Article 4 Part 1 •Part 1 – Preliminary

Article 4 – State of Nepal

(1)

Nepal is an independent, indivisible, sovereign, secular, inclusive democratic, socialism-oriented federal democratic republican state.

Explanation

For the purpose of this article, 'secular' means protection of religion and culture being practiced since ancient times and religious and cultural freedom.

(2)

The territory of Nepal shall comprise:

(a)
the territory existing at the commencement of this constitution, and
(b)
such other territory as may be acquired after the commencement of this constitution.

Article 4 – State of Nepal

Related Provisions & Cross-References

Preamble

Article 9 – National anthem, etc.

Article 1 – Constitution as the fundamental law

Article 2 – Sovereignty and state authority