Kathmandu, Feb. 11 -- Citizens are cautious as the Social Media Bill forwarded by the KP Sharma Oli-led government faced no opposition while it was presented in the National Assembly on Sunday.

The bill has received widespread criticism and resistance over concerns that it may undermine the freedom of expression and free press. Critics argue that the bill's vague provisions could be misused to suppress dissent and critical voices.

The Social Media Bill attempts to control the public's expression on social media rather than regulating the platforms. The proposed restrictions could undermine press freedom, as mainstream media also uses digital platforms to disseminate the news they produce through social media.

But critics say the scenar...