Posted by: Sajha_Lawyer April 3, 2008
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All right, leaving aside the grammar, I did not understand this sentence.
"Last December, Parliament voted to declare the country a federal democratic republic. The king must now pay taxes, though at Hindu funerals mourners must still offer prayers to his ancestors."
What does this underlined portion refer to? Is there any connection between King and offering prayers at funerals? I am not sure. Can anyone explain me this?
Plus, What you guys think about the future of monarchy? So far as I know it's too bleak, but I wish to see "extremely ceremonial" King if Gynendra and Paras gracefully abdicates throne. Otherwise, Republican system seems to be inevitable.
"Last December, Parliament voted to declare the country a federal democratic republic. The king must now pay taxes, though at Hindu funerals mourners must still offer prayers to his ancestors."
What does this underlined portion refer to? Is there any connection between King and offering prayers at funerals? I am not sure. Can anyone explain me this?
Plus, What you guys think about the future of monarchy? So far as I know it's too bleak, but I wish to see "extremely ceremonial" King if Gynendra and Paras gracefully abdicates throne. Otherwise, Republican system seems to be inevitable.