Freedom of religion is also guaranteed by the Nepali constitution, but forced conversion (direct or indirect use of money for conversion) to other religions from Hinduism is prohibited by law but anyone can convert their religion under their own discretion. Nationalists have recently protested against secularism and want to return to Hindu theocratic state. Prior to the movement for democracy in early 2006 and the sacking of King Gyanendra in 2008, the country was officially a Hindu kingdom, but the constitution still protects and fosters the Hindu religion observed by Nepali Hindus throughout the country. Hinduism is the majority religion in the state and profoundly influences its social structure and politics, while Buddhism (Tibetan Buddhism) is practiced by some ethnic groups (for example Newar) in forms which are strongly influenced by Hinduism; Kiratism is the grassroots native religion of the population belonging to the Kirati ethnicity. Small populations, especially in eastern Nepal, adhere to Islam, Christianity, Sikhism and Jainism.