गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Free press must for robust democracy: Gagan Thapa Politics Free press must for robust democracy: Gagan Thapa KathmanduPati February 04, 2023 File Photo KATHMANDU – General Secretary of Nepali Congress, Gagan Kumar Thapa, said free press is essential to ensure robust and functional democracy. It is also imperative to institutionalize the federal democratic republic, he added. Inaugurating the first AGM of Madhes Province chapter of Press Union at Kalaiya today, General Secretary Thapa viewed machinations were going on against the institutionalization of federal democratic republic. Two sides- one for constitution and another against it- were surfaced, so all democratic forces must be united. “Ill-efforts were going on to trample free press and against federalism. Similarly, NC is being weakened to impose authoritarianism,” Thapa reminded, adding that country should elect the new President from the parties except CPN UML so that rule of law, development and prosperity would get in right track. Press Union Nepal’s central and province level leaders addressed the gathering. Write your comments RELATED NEWS India’s voter roll revision sparks protests French student protests escalate into National crisis, hundreds of schools… Australia announces A$15 Million more for flood-hit Nepal US prepares for possible major military strike on Iran, Axios… Government backs efforts to build advertising sector as independent industry Government seeks partners to build shelters for flood-displaced families Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month6 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward7 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society
