Criminal acts is only for the forcibly proselytizing- FNCN

01 Nov 2017 Wednesday, KTM- Federation of National Christian Nepal has conducted a press conference at Reporters Club of Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. The objective of press conference is to make clear on the act regarding the crime on religion, which has just passed by the CA. And there were a lot of rumors and misinterpretation of the acts in news and social media. General Secretary Pastor Padamnath Parajuli cleared that the bills regarding religion is not inserted in criminal acts. The Vice Secretary cum Spoke person Ps. Sagar Bainzu commented, that it would be better, that the criminal act should be in social act. This act does not hinder or deter any minority groups or Christian community. In the meeting, President of FNCN Mr. C.B. Gahatraj explained that, the constitution has guaranteed freedom of religion. According to the census of 2068 (BS) the state has recognized 10 religion thus it has responsibility of protection and take-care as guardian. He added, only forcibly proselytizing or imposing is punishable, so every communities of different religion must follow the constitution He urged to practice as per own religion and for the protection of minority community he requested Christian community and other religion community not to follow the rumors and wrong information. President also cleared regarding the criminal act, is not antagonist to us, it is only applicable for the forcibly proselytizing and FNCN is not on the favor of such action.