Press Council registers 163 complaints, tightens media monitoring ahead of elections
Summary
Press Council Nepal has registered 163 complaints and tightened media monitoring, issuing directives and warnings to ensure compliance with journalistic and election codes ahead of the National Assembly and House elections.
Key Points
- Press Council Nepal registered 163 complaints by mid-Poush in fiscal year 2082/83 related to media content ahead of elections.
- Actions included publication of rebuttals, communication of responses, issuance of apologies, content withdrawal, and seeking explanations.
- Self-monitoring covered 744 contents from 632 outlets including media and social media platforms, resulting in directives and cautions.
- A special monitoring mechanism was launched to ensure media compliance with journalistic code and Election Code of Conduct, warning against partisan and misleading content.
