Indisguise, I think, put forward a good point. Should Nepal hold a referendum to call itself a Hindu Nation or a secular nation? Socrates once said that a country that is ruled by the force of a majority does not necessarily protect the interests of minority. In Nepal's context, if the majority of the voters are Hindus (some say 80%, but I think it is less of a majority than that) vote to name Nepal a Hindu Republic of Nepal (much like Islamic Republic of Pakistan), what are the ramifications? (a) How does that affect other religions? Does that mean there is less protection and/or privilege for them? (b) Who gains to win from Nepal being proclaimed Hindu nation? I would say the more extreme sect would appreciate this. And, by in large, most Hindus in Nepal are moderate. So, the people I see who stand to gain on this most are the Indian extremists. (c) Just looking at this whole scenario from "benefit & loss" point of view, what does the either status look like?