Interim government withdraws contentious Social Media Bill 2025
Summary
The interim government has withdrawn the controversial Social Media Act Bill 2025, initially proposed by the former KP Sharma Oli administration, following public backlash and political change led by Gen Z activists.
Key Points
- The interim government has withdrawn the contentious Social Media Act Bill 2025 proposed by the previous KP Sharma Oli administration.
- The bill included ambiguous sections with harsh penalties, sparking public outrage and accusations of silencing dissent.
- The original bill was introduced by Prithvi Subba Gurung and aimed to regulate social media operation and usage.
- Following public protests and the formation of an interim government led by former chief justice Sushila Karki, the bill was withdrawn and any new legislation would require a new bill.
