Why is Deuba embracing the Hindu agenda he once blocked?
Summary
Sher Bahadur Deuba’s camp has revived the demand to restore Nepal as a Hindu state, even as the former Nepali Congress chief once blocked the same agenda. The move has intensified internal पार्टी tensions and sparked debate over whether it reflects ideology, political insecurity, or outside influence.
Key Points
- Sher Bahadur Deuba’s faction has publicly backed the demand to restore Nepal as a Hindu state, despite his earlier opposition to it as party leader.
- The proposal has exposed divisions inside the Nepali Congress, with leaders such as Prakash Man Singh, Bimalendra Nidhi, Krishna Prasad Sitaula and Min Bishwakarma opposing it.
- Analysts say Deuba may be using the Hindu state agenda to regain political relevance after losing party leadership and facing legal troubles.
- The article links the debate to older disputes over Nepal’s secular constitution and alleged Indian pressure during the constitution-making process.
