Even amid FB ban, Balen Shah’s post hits record likes
The government’s directive, which aims to ban unregistered social networks, has had varying levels of impact across the country.
KATHMANDU: The Nepalese government has taken a decisive step to shut down major social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram that are not officially registered within the country.
This move is aimed at regulating and monitoring online activity, in line with Nepal’s cybersecurity and media laws.
However, an interesting development has emerged amidst this government action. Balen Shah, the Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, has made waves with a single Facebook post.
Despite the ongoing crackdown, Shah’s post has garnered overwhelming engagement, amassing over 124,000 likes, more than 13,000 comments, and 10,000 shares as of the latest updates.
The government’s directive, which aims to ban unregistered social networks, has had varying levels of impact across the country.
While many users have reported a complete shutdown of access to these platforms, some mobile networks appear to be bypassing the restrictions, with certain social media platforms still functioning without interruption.
As of now, it seems the government’s efforts to fully enforce the ban are facing challenges, with certain social networks continuing to operate seamlessly for some users.
