Nepal adopts its new constitution amid violent protests

Kathmandu/ New Delhi, Sep 21 (ANI): Amid violent clashes and protests, Nepal adopted its first full democratic charter on Sunday (September 20), a historic step for a nation that has seen war, a palace massacre and devastating earthquakes since a campaign to create a modern state began more than 65 years ago. President Ram Baran Yadav formally promulgated the Constitution intended to unite the country, but it has already exacerbated divisions in some places with at least 40 people killed in protests against it in recent weeks. On Sunday and Monday, schools and offices would remain close to celebrate the adoption of Constitution. The Constitution will make the nation a secular, federal republic with seven states. On Sunday, violent clash between security personnel and protesters killed at least one and injured several others. The unrest troubles India, which on Sunday urged Nepal to resolve differences between groups through dialogue.