Kathmandu – Speaking about the social media bill brought by the government to curb freedom of press and expression, Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa has said that no law to curb freedom of press and expression will be passed as long as the Congress remains in power in Nepali politics.

Speaking at the first meeting of the Arghakhanchi-Kathmandu Liaison Committee in Kathmandu, General Secretary Thapa also said that as long as the Congress remains in power, there will be no need to worry much about protecting the right to freedom of expression of citizens.

‘No law can be passed by the current parliament that curtails freedom of expression. The Congress is currently the largest party in the country. We are clear on the issue of press freedom, democracy, freedom of expression, and the rule of law. These are the basic values ​​of the Nepali Congress. The Congress cannot back down from these issues,’ he said. He urged everyone to be confident in the matter, saying that as long as the Congress is in power or in opposition, no law can and will be made that would conflict with these issues.