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Christians hail Nepal’s shift to secular republic: Newly elected assembly abolishes monarchy

Christians in Nepal have joined in celebrations to mark the transition of the Himalayan Hindu kingdom of Nepal into a secular republic after a decision by the nation’s newly elected constituent assembly to abolish the monarchy.

“This is a victory for people and bodes well for freedom of religion,” said Simon Pandey, the general secretary of the National Churches Fellowship of Nepal.

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