Prohibition on social media should be lifted immediately: Former Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal Mahato (IANS interview)
New -Delhi, September 8 (IANS). Former Deputy Prime Minister Rajendra Mahato, Nepal, on Monday condemned the government’s ban on social media platforms amid protests led by Jane Zjeugdes of the country. He demanded the Nepal government to lift immediate ban on social media. He warned that unrest could increase in the event that the ban was not removed. During a special conversation with Ians, Mahato said: “There is a strict need to lift the ban immediately. Social media should not be completely banned; its options must also be lifted. The ban must be lifted immediately. The culprits must be severely punished but the injured protesters should be punished with human behavior. Nepal expressed their anger against the alleged government corruption and sudden ban on social media, which is seen as a weapon to suppress opinion. Citizens. “He condemned the ban on social media and called it” attack on democracy and freedom of people “. He further said:” Demonstrations have provoked protests across the country through the entire social media. It is a strong attempt to hide the government’s failures and suppress public opinion. The people of Nepal lost the medium to express their concerns. “He warned,” Nepali citizens will not tolerate it in any form. This is completely unacceptable. The whole country is opposed because this step is contrary to the democratic values. Our youth especially used social media to condemn the government’s actions, but the government could not tolerate and forbid it. ” To hide their offenses, they used to suppress social media. The Constitution is tampered with to fulfill its agenda. “With reference to the foreign relations of Nepal, Mahato expressed sadness about the weakened relations with India under the current government. He said:” There is a conspiracy to weaken the relationship between India and Nepal, which has no benefit for Nepal or its people. We have a deep cultural and religious relationships with India that no other country can equate. Unfortunately, the government misrepresented this relationship. I consulted to strengthen the relationship and utilize this unique partnership, but the communication has the interest of these unique partners, but had the interest of interest, but I emphasized, but I practiced the unique partners but had the interest, but I had the interest of the unique partners, but I worked the effectiveness of the partnare. Good relationships between our two countries. Whoever tries to cause this relationship will have to collapse. “Mahato ended his talk in which she expressed concern about international perceptions. He said:” Nepal gained independence through sacrifices, but still the world criticized these protests and called them an attack on democratic values. It is refreshing the image of Nepal worldwide. “-Ians Sch/DSC