(1) Nepal is an independent, indivisible, sovereign, secular,
inclusive, democratic, socialism-oriented, federal democratic republican state.
Explanation: For the purposes of this Article, “secular” means religious,
cultural freedoms, including protection of religion, culture handed down from the
time immemorial.
(2) The territory of Nepal shall comprise:
(a) the territory existing at the time of commencement of this
Constitution, and
(b) such other territory as may be acquired after the
commencement of this Constitution.