Press freedom pillar of democracy: Speaker Sapkota

KATHMANDU: MAY. 3 – Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota has said a free press is the pillar of democracy. Giving a message of best wishes on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day today, Speaker Sapkota argued that the press had played a significant role to prosper democratic values.

“I appreciate the role of free press. I hope Nepali media will continuously work for the exercise of rights enshrined by the constitution,” Speaker Sapkota said, adding that he would stand firm for free press and speech on behalf of the leadership of federal parliament.