NEPAL - CELEBRATION - CONSTITUTION

NEPAL, Kathmandu: A soldier smiles as Nepal celebrates a new constitution embracing the principles of republicanism, federalism, secularism, and inclusiveness, in Kathmandu on September 20, 2015. Out of the 598 members of the Constituent Assembly, 507 voted for the new constitution, 25 voted against, and 66 abstained in a vote on September 16, 2015. The event was marked with protests organized by parties of the Tharu and Madhesi ethnic communities, which according to Newzulu contributor Anish Gujarel led to violence in Southern Nepal.