Arjun Narsingh KC Emphasizes Media's Role in Strengthening Democracy and Curbing Authoritarianism

Kathmandu. Nepali Congress leader Arjun Narsingh KC has emphasized that the media sector must play the role of a strong watchdog for the strengthening of democracy and the control of authoritarianism of power. Leader KC expressed this view while addressing a program organized on the occasion of the establishment day of the Nepal Press Union on Wednesday.

Leader KC mentioned that press freedom and democracy are complementary to each other. Expressing concern that untruths and misinformation are being spread more than truth in the current social environment, he urged the members of the Press Union to be even more vigilant.