Kathmandu, Sept. 4 -- The government's decision to ban Facebook and other major social media platforms that failed to register with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has triggered widespread debate. While officials argue the move was necessary to enforce regulation following a Supreme Court order, critics warn of serious implications for communication, livelihoods, and freedom of expression.

Why did the government ban social media platforms like Facebook?

The government required all platforms to register within seven days under the Social Media Directives 2080. The decision followed a Supreme Court order mandating registration before operation in Nepal. As most global platforms ignored repeated notices, the govern...