Art. 17 · Part 3
Right to Freedom
स्वतन्त्रताको हक
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Original Text
Every citizen shall have: freedom of opinion and expression; freedom to assemble peaceably; freedom to form political parties; freedom to form unions; freedom of movement and residence; freedom to practice any profession.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
Six critical freedoms: (1) Say what you think, (2) Protest peacefully, (3) Form/join political parties, (4) Form trade unions, (5) Live/travel anywhere in Nepal, (6) Work in any profession. The foundations of democratic life.
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
अभिव्यक्ति, शान्तिपूर्ण सभा, दल गठन, संघ, आवागमन, र पेशाको स्वतन्त्रता।
✅ Good Aspects
Democratic freedoms that most citizens exercise daily.
⚠️ Concerns
Cybercrime Act used to silence online speech. Electronic Transactions Act misused against journalists.
नागरिक छलफल
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The first citizen to write here sets the tone. Discussion is what makes accountability work.
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