Social media platforms disobeyed Nepal’s constitution, will be shut today: Minister Gurung
Summary
Nepal's government will block social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube starting today for failing to register despite government directives. Platforms that comply with registration may resume operations.
Key Points
- Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung announced that social media platforms ignoring Nepalese law will be blocked starting today.
- Platforms such as Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram and YouTube did not register with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
- The government required these platforms to appoint a local contact office and grievance officer without any registration fee.
- Blocked platforms may resume service upon completing the registration process.
