Film Journalists Association of Nepal Opposes Government's Exclusive Advertising Policy
Summary
The Film Journalists Association of Nepal strongly opposes the government's exclusive advertising policy that favors state-owned media, warning it threatens private and community media and press freedom.
Key Points
- The Film Journalists Association of Nepal opposes the government's exclusive use of state-owned media for government advertisements.
- The association views this move as an attack on private media organizations and democratic values.
- They argue the policy restricts an open, competitive information system, imposing an advertising 'syndicate'.
- The association demands immediate withdrawal or correction of the policy to protect press freedom and civil rights.
