What a distortion of the historic fact? How come the shamanism and animism followers were converted to hinduism, as in Hinduism people are born Hindu. Rather hindus immigrated in a large numbers from southwards to Nepal and got settled here. And If there was a case of conversion to Hinduism, now in Nepal there would be only hindus as in Pakistan and other predominantly muslim countries the percentage of other religion is miniscule. Aren't there any shamanism and animism followers left in Nepal? Rather, in Nepal, other religions coexisted with hinduism. Though there lies the caste discrimination within Hinduism, Hinduism is one of the most tolerant religion towards other religions in the world. No one knows what would be the gain or loss from secularism, but the statement like these to blame Hinduism and to name Hindus as hardcore followers are certainly a by-product of this action by SPA. Why would other religion start a warefare with Hinduism, as right now they are in minority? Were people from other beliefs feeling alienated in Nepal? Were they stopped from celebrating Christmas or Id or not welcomed in Dashain Tihar celebration? Did Hindus try to supress other beliefs even though it is in majority? No, and they shouldn't. Don't blame Hinduism just to prove your support for secularism. Secularism is a good thing, but to support that one shouldn't point finger or falsely blame other's faith and practice.