Speaking at a program titled 'Press Freedom in Changing Circumstances: Media Law and Responsible Journalism', he said, 'The government is aware that the consequences of wrongful interference in the journalism sector will not be easy.'
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Minister for Information and Communications Bikram Timilsina has made it clear that the government has no intention of intimidating the journalism sector using cyber law or any other pretext. Speaking at a program on ‘Press Freedom in Changing Circumstances: Media Law and Responsible Journalism’ organized by the Federation of Nepali Journalists in Lalitpur, Minister Timilsina said that the government is committed to protecting press freedom. He also urged the media to create a situation where the government does not have to interfere in cyber-related matters.
‘The government is aware that the consequences of improper interference in the journalism sector will not be easy,’ he said. ‘The government has no idea, policy or objective to interfere inappropriately.’
‘We did not come to power to intimidate or pressure the journalism sector using cyber law or any other law. You should also be informed about what the issues related to cyber are,’ he said. ‘If all stakeholders related to the media sector also pay attention to how to make the media more responsible and organized, it will be easier for the government to work.’
Minister Timilsina said that the government is ready to make the media sector stronger, cleaner, empowered and responsible. He also urged people not to come to the Ministry of Communications with any illegal demands or issues.
