Art. 17 · Part 3
Right to Freedom
स्वतन्त्रताको हक
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।
✅ Strengths
Democratic freedoms that most citizens exercise daily.
⚠️ Concerns
Cybercrime Act used to silence online speech. Electronic Transactions Act misused against journalists.