Art. 26 · Part 3
Right to Freedom of Religion
धर्म स्वतन्त्रताको हक
Original Text
Every person shall have the freedom to profess, practice and protect his or her religion according to conviction. No person shall be forced to convert from one religion to another.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
You can practice any religion freely. No one can force you to convert - including state, family, or society. Religious denominations can run their own institutions. But Nepal remains legally secular (no state religion).
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
आफ्नो धर्म मान्ने, पालना गर्ने र संरक्षण गर्ने स्वतन्त्रता। धर्म परिवर्तन गर्न कसैलाई बाध्य गर्न पाइँदैन।
✅ Strengths
Protects minority religions (Christian, Muslim, Buddhist) in historically Hindu-dominated society.
⚠️ Concerns
Anti-conversion laws are vague and have been used to prosecute Christian missionaries and minority communities.