nepal was declared as secular state in bs on january 2007.
nepal was declared as secular state in bs on january 2007.
when was nepal declared as secular state in bs?
january 2007
the first commission for dalits was set up in 1963 and caste-based discrimination was abolished in nepal. the interim constitution of nepal provides for freedom of religion and permits the practice of all religious groups; however, there are some restrictions. the interim parliament declared the country a secular state in the interim constitution in january 2007. the interim constitution maintains the stipulation from the 1990 constitution that no one can be discriminated against based on caste. in 2002 the previous government constituted a national dalit commission charged with protecting and promoting dalit (formerly called "untouchable") rights and ensuring active participation of the dalit community in the development of the country. before the people's movement in april 2006, which led to removal of the king and his government, the commission devised legal and policy arrangements for dalit rights, made recommendations to implement international conventions to which the country is a party, monitored and coordinated non-governmental organizations (ngos) on efforts to uplift dalits, and launched programs on social awareness to end social discrimination and untouchability. after the success of the people's movement, many members of the commission were accused of being royalist and resigned, and the commission was unable to function. the interim government nominated 16 members to the commission on june 3, 2007. later, the caste based discrimination and untouchability act was passed in 2011.
national dalit commission
on 18 may 2006, the parliament of nepal declared that the country would become a secular state. this led to unrest by hindu fundamentalist groups across nepal; the town of birgunj was forced to close for nearly two years and was disturbed for more than 10 years .









































section::::economy.
birgunj