Nepal Bar Association President Emphasizes Civil Society's Role in Protecting Press Freedom and Democracy
Summary
Nepal Bar Association President Prof. Dr. Vijayprasad Mishra emphasized the crucial role of civil society in safeguarding press freedom and democracy, highlighting the need to protect these rights beyond constitutional guarantees through practical action and vigilance.
Key Points
- Nepal Bar Association President Prof. Dr. Vijayprasad Mishra stressed the need for strong vigilance from civil society to protect press freedom and democracy.
- He highlighted that press freedom remains at risk globally and must be defended continuously by the current generation.
- Mishra criticized the government for bypassing parliamentary confidence through ordinances despite holding a two-thirds majority.
- He condemned the displacement of landless squatters and called for the National Human Rights Commission to impartially release reports on related incidents.
- The Bar Association pledged its readiness to support journalists legally and emphasized collaboration between the press and legal professionals to save the country's system.
