Welcome to Democratic and Secular Nepal

Key declarations of the House Proclamation

• The name His Majesty's Government of Nepal changed to Nepal Government

• Nepal becomes a secular state

• National anthem to be changed

• Name of Royal Nepalese Army changed to Nepal Army

• The post of Supreme-Commander-in-Chief of the army held by the king and the constitutional provision regarding the mobilisation of the army scrapped

• Army and all other security limbs of the state brought under the direct control of the HoR

• Council of Ministers to appoint the Chief of Army Staff

• Rajparishad scrapped, its duties and responsibilities will be exercised by the HoR

• Parliament to formulate, amend, and annul the laws deciding the heir to the throne

• All executive rights of the state vested only in the Council of Ministers

• Prime Minister will summon the House session and Speaker will adjourn the session on PM's recommendation

• Parliament to decide Royal Palace expenditures and other facilities

• Private property and income of the king to be taxed as per the existing laws

• Questions can be raised in parliament and in a court of law against the king's unconstitutional and illegal actions

• The Royal Household Service scrapped, civil servants to replace Royal Household Service employees

• The Council of Ministers to decide the security arrangement of the Royal Palace

• The provisions of the Constitution of Nepal 1990 and other laws which contravene the House Proclamation will be null and void to the extent of contravention


I whole heartedly welcome this proclamation.

And I welcome all to the Democratic and Secular Nepal.

My Nepal, My Pride.