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Pragya Neupane

The author is a graduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is also a graduate researcher working in the intersection of computer science, society, and public policy.
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Tiktok ban: What does it mean for the future of democracy in Nepal?

Published On: December 3, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Pragya Neupane

The decision by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology to ban the popular social media platform TikTok has ignited a heated debate in Nepal. Amidst all the arguments, the act of restricting Nepali citizens' access to this widely-used social media raises significant concerns about the democratic future of Nepal.