Unregistered social networks should be closed again: Prithvisubba Gurung
-
Media Baaji
- Mon, 1 December 2025
Kathmandu. CPN UML Deputy Secretary General and former Communications Minister Prithvisubba Gurung has said that social networks with unregistered metas should be closed again in Nepal. In a program organized by Press Chowtari Nepal on Monday, he clarified that all companies doing business in Nepal should fully obey the laws of Nepal.
Unregistered social networks were closed in Nepal when Gurung was the Minister of Communications, but they were reopened after the 'Jenji' movement. He claimed that even if the networks that are out of regulation are opened due to special circumstances, they will definitely be closed in the future.
According to him, even small businesses in Nepal should register and pay taxes, but it is unacceptable for big tech companies with billions of transactions not to register. He accused the company of neglecting Nepal as a 'small country' despite giving 13 months time. Gurung mentioned that regulation of social networks is mandatory and said that steps should be taken only by providing alternatives while shutting down unregistered foreign platforms. He is of the opinion that the state should strictly regulate this sector as alternative apps are also being opened now.
Related News
Even after 20 hours, the government could not rescue the missing citizens in Karnali: Gyanendra Shahi
Kathmandu. RPP MP Gyanendra Shahi has accused the government of not being serious about rescuing the citizens who went missing with their vehicles in Karnali.
He said that the government, which claimed to keep helicopters ready for disaster...
Attempted attack on Mahesh Basnet in Biratnagar
Biratnagar. An attempt was made to attack UML Politburo member Mahesh Basnet at Biratnagar Airport. Today, two youths tried to molest by throwing balloons while arriving at the airport by Shree Air flight to participat...
Today is the last day to submit proportional list, investigation will start from tomorrow
Kathmandu. The process of election of members of the House of Representatives scheduled for February 21 is progressing with great enthusiasm. Meanwhile, Monday, January 14, is the last day to submit the closed list of 110 candidates for the...
Former Chief Minister Sharma expelled from CPN
Kathmandu. The Nepali Communist Party CPN has expelled the former Chief Minister of Karnali Province, Rajkumar Sharma, not even being an ordinary member of the party. The Central Committee meeting held on January 26 decided to remove Sharma from t...
Recommendation to take action against Gauri Bahadur Karki
Kathmandu. The National Human Rights Commission has recommended the government to conduct a detailed investigation on former judge Gauri Bahadur Karki and various activists, politicians and celebrities regarding the violent incidents and damages d...
RSVP Central Committee meeting will be held on 13th July
Kathmandu. The ruling National Independent Party (RASP) has called a central committee meeting for the upcoming 13th of July. The meeting is going to be held to strengthen the internal party and decide the future strategy.
According to the i...