Why I am praying for a secular government in Nepal

As an uprising among Gen Z topples the Nepalese government, the country is at a crossroads, says Narendra Chettri*. If Nepal wants more religious freedom, Christians should pray for a secular government, not a religious one

Nepal is at a critical juncture.

The country is recovering from a youthquake which saw its traditional political establishment turned on its head. It took less than two days for protests led by Gen Z - ostensibly against a ban on social media sites - to topple the government. Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepped down the day after demonstrations began.

In the process, 74 people tragically died. Now, as families mourn the loss of their loved ones, many are taking stock and looking to the future. What is next for Nepal?

This might sound odd coming from a Christian, but I want to see the country stick to its secular ideals.