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CSAS-KAS Project on Nepal’s National Interests – Part V

Challenges to Secularism in Nepal

Organized by Centre for South Asian Studies in cooperation with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung

April 1, 2011

Venue: Hotel Shangri-La, Lazimpat

9:30 amRegistration /High Tea

10:00 amIntroduction of the conference by Nishchal N. Pandey, Director, CSAS

10:05 amKeynote Statement by the Chief Guest

10:15 amStatement by Mr. Tomislav Delinic, Head Regional Program – SAARC, KAS

10:20 amPaper on ‘Secularism in Nepal: An Assessment of Future Challenges’ by Prof. Rabindra Khanal, Department of Political Science, Tribhuvan University.

10:35 am Paper on ‘Secularism and the Challenges that it Faces in Nepal’ by Prakash Rimal, Deputy Editor, The Himalayan Times.

10:50 amDiscussion

11:05 amResponse by paper presenters (5 mins. each)

Tea Break

11:25 amPaper on ‘Hindu Swayamsewak Sangh in Nepal and its Future’, by Amish Raj Mulmi, Features Editor, The Kathmandu Post.

11:40 amPaper on ‘Secularism and its Challenges’ by Monika Timsina, Lecturer, Padma Kanya College.

11:55 amPaper on ‘Maintaining Religious Harmony: Issues and Recommendations’ by Nishchal N. Pandey, Director, Centre for South Asian Studies.

12:10 noon Discussion

12:30 noonResponse by paper presenters (5 mins. each)

12:45 noonVote of Thanks by Mr. Nishchal N. Pandey

12:55 noonFinal Words by Mr. Tomislav Delinic

13:10 hrs.Lunch