Government issuing social media guidelines

Kathmandu. The government has indicated that it will take action against those who make provocative statements on social media and give priority to such expressions.

Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday to announce the decision of the cabinet meeting, government spokesperson Parbat Gurung said that a guideline on social media, 2077, would be issued soon to prevent corruption in the name of enjoying freedom.

He clarified that the directive is being issued as it is necessary to bring the activities pushing the Nepali society towards anarchy and perversion into the scope of law.

He said that in the last few days, in the name of freedom, loose, provocative, person-centered, misrepresentations have been made against the highest organs of the country and individuals and such expressions have been published and broadcast by social media and some responsible media with priority.

“It is regrettable that the democratic system of governance established by the long political conflict is being attacked, spreading violence and pushing the country towards confrontation and making it public,” he said.