Former officials of the Federation of Nepalese Journalists have expressed their anger that the government has taken a harsh and undemocratic step to completely shut down social media while the way of regulation is open through the parliament.
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Former officials of the Federation of Nepalese Journalists are going to protest on Sunday against the decision to close social media. The former president of the Federation of Journalists, Taranath Dahal, Gobind Acharya, Ramesh Bista and other former officials announced the protest jointly by publishing a statement.
They have given an ultimatum to immediately withdraw this step of the government as 'undemocratic and unconstitutional'. They have expressed their anger saying that the government has taken a harsh and undemocratic step to completely close social networks while the way of regulation is open by making laws from the parliament.
It is mentioned that this ban imposed on social media on the pretext of non-registration has directly attacked fundamental rights such as Article 17 (right to freedom), Article 19 (right to communication) and Article 27 (right to information) guaranteed by the Constitution of Nepal. 'Freedom of press and expression is the lifeblood of democracy,' the statement said, 'Suppressing such constitutional rights and prohibiting the freedom of expression of citizens is against the universal norms of democracy and completely unacceptable.'
The government has demanded to open social media immediately and respect freedom of expression and civil rights. In addition, they have also called on the government to find a long-term and lawful solution by forming a study task force with the participation of relevant agencies and experts for the regulation of social media.
