Kathmandu, July 7 -- The issue of restoring Nepal's Hindu state status has resurfaced in the ongoing central committee meeting of the Nepali Congress.

The renewed debate has revealed a deep ideological struggle within the grand old party over religion, identity, and voter alignment, especially as new political forces gain ground and public support for traditional political parties declines.

At the party's Mahasamiti meeting held in February 2024, some members had even launched a signature campaign in support of declaring Nepal a Hindu state. Although the campaign did not get official recognition in the party, similar calls have continued to surface in recent years. This recurring discourse has been further amplified by public statements...