Kathmandu, Jan. 30 -- The Social Media Bill aimed at regulating social media content has landed in controversy as stakeholders say several of its provisions pose threat to free speech and press freedom.

After long preparation, the KP Sharma Oli administration on Tuesday registered the bill in Parliament. Despite the proliferation of social media platforms, the country lacks specific laws to regulate them. However, the bill has attracted widespread criticism and resistance.

The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ), an umbrella body of journalists across the country, has taken serious exception to the bill, saying it curtails freedom of expression. "The federation stands against the bill that was introduced without any consultations wit...