A growing Hindu nationalist movement in Nepal is calling for the restoration of the Hindu monarchy and the adoption of Hinduism as the official state religion. The recent clashes between Hindu nationalists and police are causing concern at this time. Analysts say that the movement is a result of a mix of social media influencers, disillusionment from government, and inspiration from neighboring country India.
With an uptick in hate crimes against Muslims, India’s second-largest religious group, many rights activists are alarmed that intolerance toward minority groups is on the rise in the Hindu-majority country