Article 4: State of Nepal

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

Explanation: For the purposes of this Article, “secular” means religious and cultural freedoms, including the protection of religion and culture handed down from time immemorial.

2) The territory of Nepal shall comprise:

(a) the territory existing at the time of commencement of this Constitution, and

(b) such other territory as may be acquired after the commencement of this Constitution.