Freedom of Expression is the oxygen of social life: PM Oli

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has mentioned that the position performed by the media fraternity within the motion for democracy has been outstanding. He additional acknowledged that freedom of expression is the oxygen of social life and that the federal government would aide journalists in defending their skilled pursuits.

The Prime Minister additionally lauded journalists, media individuals for his or her fixed efforts in delivering information regardless of hardships through the nationwide lockdown.

Extending a congratulatory message to Gorkhapatra National Daily on getting into its 120th 12 months, the PM acknowledged that the federal government has unflinching dedication and respect to press freedom. “The authorities are transferring forward in improvement and building works, prioritising human rights issues and the promotion of peace and stability by guaranteeing social justice and equality, the press freedom, democracy and safety of nationalism.”

However, PM Oli was fast to say that he tendency of misusing the press freedom and the liberty of expression has been rising in society within the context of the complete press freedom being assured within the very preamble of the structure itself. “First of all, the journalists and media individuals themselves need to be alert to forestall the dissemination of baseless supplies from the standard and new digital mass media to social media.”

Recently, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in his May Day speech had criticised ‘some’ media and social networking websites for inviting instability via dissemination of content material in opposition to the course of current achievements. He had additionally acknowledged that the federal government and NCP (NCP) cadres wouldn’t tolerate any makes an attempt that will create disturbances pushed by petty pursuits.