Kathmandu, Feb. 5 -- Nepal's religious leaders this week have expressed concern about the weaponisation of social media by religious extremists to disrupt Nepal's social harmony.

Members of Nepal's diverse religious groups gathered under the auspices of the National Inter-Religious Network (NIRN)-Nepal to celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week on 3 February in Kathmandu.

Most speakers underlined the need for greater media literacy among the public so that people are aware of how social networking platforms can be misused to "spread unrestrained intolerance and bigotry and sow discord between various faiths". They urged grassroots mobilisation of citizens to maintain social harmony.

Religious leaders also expressed concern over the cri...