KATHMANDU, Dec 17: Governor of Karnali Province, Tilak Pariyar has said that he would provide guardianship to the followers of all religious groups.

Why I think Rabindra Mishra is right

August 3, 2021 19:05 pm

Gone are the days when you could silence critics of republicanism, federalism and secularism by calling them ‘regressive’ and ‘monarchists’.

Even though the concept of secularism is accepted in our politics, the Nepali society is deeply religious and Nepalis guard their religious rights as well as religious identities. Therefore the contexts of other countries like the American or European secularism may not be fit here in Nepal because of its diversity.

“KP Oli who spent years in prison to overthrow the monarchy can’t think of reinstating it”

Conversion check

December 30, 2019 09:10 am

Although Nepali law prohibits conversion and such activities are punishable by law, conversion is happening and some are even advocating in its favor

KATHMANDU, June 25: Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) has begun talks to form alliance with fringe parties in order to revive the identity movement which has been losing steam since the promulgation of the new constitution in 2015.

Saffronization of Congress

January 7, 2019 01:00 am

The liberals, moderates and youth leaders in Congress must safeguard their party against the communal, sectarian allure of right-wing Hindutva ideology

Unholy and unsecular

December 16, 2018 00:10 am

Using state coffers and machineries for promotion of a particular religious organization is against the spirit of secularism enshrined in our constitution

Saving secularism

November 13, 2018 01:30 am

Our secular republic aspires to reflect the pluralistic reality of the plains, hills and mountains. This should be nurtured

BHADRAPUR, Sept 19 : Leaders of the Limbuwan movement who are not happy with the new constitution, asserted that their main demand is federalism with identity, but noted that republic, federalism and secularism in the constitution are welcome. "Federalism as envisioned in the constitution is not complete.

KATHMANDU, Oct 12: Chief whip of the Nepali Congress (NC) Chinkaji Shrestha on Wednesday said that his party will not compromise with the issues of federalism, secularism and republic in the name of constitution amendment.

TILOTTAMA (Rupandehi), Sept 9: Chairman of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP)-Nepal Kamal Thapa has demanded that the country be re-establishing a Hindu nation through amendment to the constitution.

KATHMNADU, July 11: Religious leaders from the Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Sikh and Muslim communities were unanimous in commending secularism in the country on Saturday. Stating that they now feel more equal in the country, the leaders said that secularism ensures religious harmony.