President, Vice-President extends best wishes on World Press Freedom Day
Summary
President Ramchandra Paudel and Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav emphasize the importance of press freedom as a cornerstone of democracy on World Press Freedom Day, encouraging the Nepali media to uphold constitutional rights and combat misinformation.
Key Points
- President Ramchandra Paudel highlighted press freedom as essential for democracy and citizens' right to information.
- The President called for a safe environment for journalists to carry out their duties impartially and independently.
- Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav emphasized press freedom as a fundamental constitutional right and backbone of democracy.
- Both leaders expressed hope that journalists will fearlessly exercise and protect their rights while addressing challenges like misinformation from social media.