Samuel Tamrat behind moves to declare Nepal secular New York, 21 May: Imperialist Christians made heavy investments in declaring Nepal secular, National Janamanch reports quoting S J Shah. The leadership was taken this time Samuel Tamrat, political advisor of US Secretary general Kofi Annan. There was no mention of a secular state in the first draft of the proclamation by parliament. Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala and Prachanda wouldn't have made an issue over it. Tamrat convinced officials India and Nepal during his fortnight's tour of the two countries. The Pope has congratulated Annan and specially Tamrat after Nepal was declared a secular state. People’s News/BR