Nepal lawmakers vote against becoming Hindu state; protests ensue

[oberliner]

Source: Hindustan Times

Nepal’s lawmakers on Monday voted against an amendment proposal in a draft of the country’s new constitution to declare the Himalayan nation a Hindu state, triggering protests in the capital Kathmandu.

Only 21 members of the 601-strong constituent assembly voted in favour of the proposal forwarded by the right-wing Rashtriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal. A proposal needs two-thirds majority to be adopted.

Nepal, a secular nation now, was a Hindu state for centuries until the abolition of the monarchy in 2006.

Protesters demanding restoration of the monarchy and Hindu nation status for the country clashed with police outside the constituent assembly building after the voting on Monday. Police used water cannons and baton-charged the protesters.

Read more: http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/nepal-rejects-hindu-nation-calls-protesters-police-clash/article1-1390278.aspx

[ck4829]

1. Was their slogan "Make Nepal great again"?

[oberliner]

2. Something like that

Unfortunately no one outside of that region seems particularly interested in what goes on there.