<P> The Interim Constitution provides for freedom of religion and permits the practice of all religious groups ; however , there are some restrictions . The Interim Parliament declared the country a secular state in the Interim Constitution in January 2007 . The previous constitution described the country as a `` Hindu Kingdom , '' although it did not establish Hinduism as the state religion . Article 23 of the Interim Constitution protects the rights of all religious groups by guaranteeing the individual the right `` to profess and practice his / her own religion as handed down to him / her from ancient times having due regard to traditional practices . '' It also states `` no person shall be entitled to convert another person from one religion to another and shall not take actions or behave in a way that would create disturbance in another 's religion . '' </P>
<P> The Interim Constitution provides for freedom of religion and permits the practice of all religious groups ; however , there are some restrictions . The Interim Parliament declared the country a secular state in the Interim Constitution in January 2007 . The previous constitution described the country as a `` Hindu Kingdom , '' although it did not establish Hinduism as the state religion . Article 23 of the Interim Constitution protects the rights of all religious groups by guaranteeing the individual the right `` to profess and practice his / her own religion as handed down to him / her from ancient times having due regard to traditional practices . '' It also states `` no person shall be entitled to convert another person from one religion to another and shall not take actions or behave in a way that would create disturbance in another 's religion . '' </P>
when was nepal declared as secular state in bs
when was nepal declared as secular state in bs
January 2007
January 2007