The key term of 'secularism' may be dropped in Nepal's new Constitution as it is not considered "appropriate" by many people, according to top Nepali leaders.
UCPN (Maoist) Chairman Prachanda said on Monday that the term 'secularism' is not an appropriate one and it would be replaced by a suitable term in the new Constitution.
Talking to reporters at his residence, Prachanda said they are mulling to replace the word while finalising the new Constitution as it has hurt the sentiments of the general public.
"We found during the feedback collection process that the people were deeply displeased and hurt with the usage of the term 'secularism', therefore, when the new Constitution is promulgated, the term will be replaced by another suitable word," he was quoted as saying by My Republica.
Earlier on Friday, CPN-UMl Chairman KP Sharma Oli had also hinted that the term 'secularism' would be removed from the new Constitution.