Press Council Nepal Warns Against Misinformation on Unregistered Social Media Platforms Ahead of Elections
Summary
Press Council Nepal warns against misinformation spread by unregistered social media platforms ahead of the House of Representatives election on Falgun 21, urging compliance with legal and journalistic standards.
Key Points
- Press Council Nepal has expressed concern over misleading content on unregistered social media platforms ahead of the election.
- Coordination with the Election Commission and monitoring of violating platforms have been initiated by the Council.
- Platforms operating without registration have been warned to stop content violating the election code of conduct and adhere to regulations.
- The Council has involved Nepal Police and Cyber Bureau for investigation and warned users about legal consequences for spreading misinformation.
