Federation of Nepali Journalists Announces Nationwide Protest Against Government Ad Policy

Summary

The Federation of Nepali Journalists has announced a nationwide protest against the government's policy to restrict advertisements to state-owned media, citing violations of press freedom and constitutional principles.

Key Points
  • The Federation of Nepali Journalists announced a nationwide protest against the government's decision to limit advertisements to state-owned media.
  • The FNJ claims this government policy violates press freedom, the Constitution, and economic policies.
  • FNJ has scheduled a series of protests including meetings with officials, memorandum submissions, press conferences, and social media campaigns.
  • The FNJ warned that if the government does not address their demands, more stringent protests will follow.
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