Recently, Nepal's senior minister, Prem Ale, has advocated for declaring Nepal a Hindu state constitutionally. Hinduism is the majority religion in Nepal and profoundly influences its social structure and politics, while Buddhism (Tibetan Buddhism) is practiced by some ethnic groups (such as the Newar people) in forms that are strongly influenced by Hinduism. Kiratism is the indigenous religion of the population belonging to the Kirati ethnicity.
Recently, Nepal's senior minister, Prem Ale, has suggested making Nepal a constitutionally recognized Hindu state. Given that Hinduism dominates Nepal and profoundly affects its social structure and politics, while Buddhism (Tibetan Buddhism) is practiced by some ethnic groups in forms closely related to Hinduism, Kiratism is the indigenous faith of the population belonging to the Kirati ethnicity.