Art. 4 · Part 1
State of Nepal
नेपाल राज्यको परिभाषा
Original Text
Nepal is an independent, indivisible, sovereign, secular, inclusive, democratic, socialism-oriented, federal democratic republican state.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
Nine defining words: Independent, Indivisible, Sovereign, Secular (no state religion), Inclusive, Democratic, Socialism-oriented, Federal (3-tier), Republican (no king). This replaced the Hindu Kingdom.
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
नेपाल स्वतन्त्र, अविभाज्य, सार्वभौम, धर्मनिरपेक्ष, समावेशी, लोकतान्त्रिक, संघीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र हो।
✅ Strengths
Secular state protects all religions equally. Federalism brings government closer to people.
⚠️ Concerns
RPP and religious groups demand restoration of Hindu state - ongoing political tension.