Shiv, "The Hindu state was symbolic and did not benefit any priests or class. There are laws against chuwa/chut and religious discrimination." This is a ridiculous claim. Nepali royalty and high caste Hindus derive their status in Nepali society from the state sanctioned religion. Removing Hindu title will give all Nepalis a leveled playing field on a long run (not overnight). Why are Hindus in Sajha so riled up about this issue? I do not see Hindus in Nepal as concerned as Hindus in Sajha? Is it because your faith is so shallow that you need a state to protect the special status you enjoy due to the religion? If you are so threatened by Christian and Islamic missionaries converting lower caste Hindus, then you need to first accept the problem and start treating your the disadvantaged Hindu brothers and sister better. You need to apologize to the lower caste for the centuries old suppression and discrimination and try to help them out. You cannot ask for the state to stop lower caste and Janajatis from converting so that you can take advantage of them. Seriously, if you really think Hinduism is as great as you think, then you have nothing to fear. I think the greatest threat to Hinduism comes from your inferiority complex, fundamentalism, and your unwillingness to accept problems and lack of reform.