Explained: The Social Media Bill – Pros, Cons and Controversies

Mired in controversies, the bill has justifiably invited ire from political parties, civil society groups, journalists’ organizations, social media influencers and a growing majority of the general public.

By Biken K Dawadi

KATHMANDU, Feb 8: The government registered the "Bill on the Operation, Use, and Regulation of Social Media", popularly called Social Media Bill in the National Assembly on January 28.

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