In defence of secularism

A forgotten incident from the Panchayat era tells us why we must protect minority religions.

Among the vacillations and opportunism of post-2008 Nepali politics, one of the constants has been Kamal Thapa with his call for a return of the monarchy and the restoration of the Hindu state. One may disagree with his politics, but one must admire his commitment to his cause, unlike several conservatives who have recently crawled out of the woodwork.