Opinion | Social media and election campaigns
Summary
Nepal's upcoming parliamentary elections highlight the growing role of social media in political campaigns, raising challenges in regulation, misinformation, and enforcement of the election code of conduct.
Key Points
- Nepal will elect new members of parliament soon, with social media playing a key role in campaigns and political communication.
- The election code of conduct aims to regulate online political discourse but faces challenges in enforcement and compliance.
- Online media often escape regulation, allowing biased political promotion that undermines election fairness.
- Misinformation, disinformation, and the use of AI-generated content complicate the information landscape during elections.
- Enforcement during the silence period is difficult, especially with violations originating from foreign websites.
