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The Constitution of Nepal
Date of Publication in Nepal Gazette
September 20, 2015
Amendments:
1. The Constitution of Nepal (First Amendment), 2016
2. The Constitution of Nepal (Second Amendment), 2020
February 16, 2016
June 18, 2020
Preamble:
WE, THE SOVEREIGN PEOPLE OF NEPAL;
INTERNALIZING the people's sovereign right and right to autonomy and self-rule, while
maintaining freedom, sovereignty, territorial integrity, national unity, independence and
dignity of Nepal;
RECALLING the glorious history of historic people's movements, armed struggle, dedication
and sacrifice of Nepali people carried out, from time to time, for the sake of interests of the
nation, democracy and progressive changes, and respecting for the martyrs, disappeared
persons and victimized citizens;
ELIMINATING all forms of discrimination and oppression resulted from the feudalistic,
autocratic, centralized, unitary system of governance of the State;
PROTECTING and promoting unity in diversity, social and cultural solidarity, tolerance and
harmony, by recognizing the multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious, multi-cultural and
geographically diverse characteristics; and resolving to build an egalitarian society based on
the proportional inclusive and participatory principles in order to ensure economic equality,
prosperity and social justice by eliminating discrimination based on class, caste, region,
language, religion and gender and all forms of caste-based untouchability;
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