Investigate the US funding used to make Nepal a ‘Secular Nation’

Nepal’s Rastriya Prajatantra Party MP Dhawal Shamsher Rana demands enquiry in Parliament

Kathmandu (Nepal) – Nepal’s Rastriya Prajatantra Party MP, Dhawal Shamsher Rana, has demanded a parliamentary investigation into the US funding behind Nepal’s transition from a constitutional Hindu Rashtra to a secular nation. It has been alleged that the United States provided $100 million (over ₹868 crore) to eradicate Nepal’s status as a Hindu Rashtra and promote religious conversions. MP Rana has called for the formation of a high-level enquiry committee to investigate the matter and urged a judicial probe to punish those responsible.

Investigate the US funding given to make Nepal a ‘secular nation’! – Nepal’s Rastriya Prajatantra Party MP Dhawal Shamsher Rana raised the demand in Parliament!

An investigation should also be conducted to determine whether this funding was given only by the US or if China was… pic.twitter.com/afRqDWMmA8

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Key points raised by MP Rana :

1. The truth about which Nepali leaders received US funding must be revealed to the nation and the world.

2. There was never a public movement in Nepal demanding the abolition of its Hindu Rashtra status and its declaration as a secular state.

3. After the monarchy ended in Nepal, leaders of certain political parties introduced an interim constitution, in which Nepal was declared a secular nation.

4. Nepal has historically been recognised as the world’s only Hindu Rashtra. Hence, there is a growing demand in Parliament to reject secularism and reinstate Nepal as a Hindu Rashtra.

Editorial Perspective

An investigation should also determine whether only the US was involved in this funding or if China played a role as well. Additionally, the extent of China’s interference in Nepal must be thoroughly investigated !