In Nepal, a movement is rising to reinstate the country as a Hindu state, with nationalists, religious groups, and parties challenging its secular status.
The idea of a Hindu Rastra (nation-state) is currently gaining popularity in Nepal. In addition to calling for the restoration of the monarchy, the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and controversial industrialist Durga Kumar Prasai are leading this movement by leading the “Rastra, Rastriyata, Dharma-Sanskriti, and Nagarik Bachau Andolan” (Nation, Nationalism, Religio-Cultural Citizen’s Protection Movement).
This cause is also supported by the Nepal Janata Party (NJP). The Nepali Congress, the country’s biggest and most powerful political party, is at the other extreme and is unwavering in its support of secularism and federalism.
The majority of Congress leaders still view the Hindu Rastra agenda with skepticism. During the Mahasamiti meeting, a group of Nepali Congress members led by Shankar Bhandari, a legislator and member of the Central Committee, recently began a push to restore the Hindu state. Nevertheless, despite a memorandum supporting the plan from 22 core members, the core Working Committee rejected it.
Influence of India over Nepal’s political arena
Young politicians are increasingly taking on established leaders in Nepal as a result of growing dissatisfaction with corruption and power-hungry political groups. Prominent politicians have lost because of social media campaigns like “No, not, again,” which have encouraged voters to reject elderly leaders. A yearning for change is seen in the rise of new parties like the Janamat Party (JP), Nagrik Unmukti Party (NUP), and Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). Another pro-Hindu party that has seen a rise in support is the RPP.
According to the US State Department’s 2023 report, the BJP’s influence is fueling the growing support for Nepal’s return to Hinduism. Right-wing groups in Nepal are supporting this campaign and are looking to the BJP for both financial and moral support. Some Nepalese political personalities, notably communists, are also finding resonance with the BJP’s Hindutva agenda, which includes the idea of “Akhand Bharat.” To appeal to the nation’s predominantly Hindu populace, prominent politicians such as Prime Minister Prachanda and former PM Oli have undertaken Hindu-centric initiatives.
In conclusion, the BJP’s Hindutva agenda in India is impacting Nepal’s political landscape. As Nepal fights to preserve its secular identity, leaders from various political backgrounds are increasingly embracing Hindu-centered narratives.
Possible reasons to remove democracy in Nepal
Nepal has frequently seen political upheaval, including government transitions, regular bandhs, and a failure to adequately handle economic difficulties. Some critics argue that the current practice of democracy has led to ineffective leadership and governance, prompting calls for a more centralized or authoritarian system.
Serious corruption issues plague Nepal’s democratic system. Critics contend that political parties frequently put party and personal interests ahead of the interests of the country, especially in multiparty democracies, which results in rampant corruption, abuse of power, and a lack of accountability.
Political unrest and governance difficulties frequently drive the need for strong leadership, often linked to authoritarian or semi-authoritarian regimes. A strong, centralized leader might restore order and guidance, and carry out long-term objectives more successfully than a fragmented democracy, according to proponents of such a change.
Some groups in Nepal, especially those who yearn for the monarchy, may contend that the country was better off under a royal system because of the political unrest and corruption that followed the monarchy. These people can view the monarchy as a unifying factor that gives the country cohesion and purpose.
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