NEPAL - CELEBRATION - CONSTITUTION

NEPAL, Kathmandu: After years of debate, Nepal adopted a new constitution on September 20, 2015, prompting scores of residents to celebrate near the constituent assembly building in Kathmandu. 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.