September 16, 2025Open Access

The Security Logic of Multilingual State Governance: The Evolution and Challenges of Nepal’s Language Policy

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The trend to securitize language in Nepal has increased marginalization of minority language groups, jeopardizing social cohesion.
Historical trajectories of language governance illustrate tensions between national unity and ethnic identity across several policy levels.
The study emphasizes the need for institutional innovation to protect linguistic diversity as essential to political coherence.
Nepal serves as a crucial case for understanding governance in multilingual nations, underscoring the importance of inclusive policies.

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The paper reveals tensions in language policy affecting national unity and ethnic identity in Nepal, suggesting reforms for linguistic justice.

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The paper reveals tensions in language policy affecting national unity and ethnic identity in Nepal, suggesting reforms for linguistic justice.