Gagan Thapa: Creating an Environment Where Journalists Need Not Fear Is a Collective Responsibility

April 20, Kathmandu. Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa emphasized that it is a shared duty of all to create an environment where journalists do not have to fear reporting the truth. On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, he conveyed his good wishes via social media on Sunday morning, highlighting the importance of a free and fearless press as a cornerstone of democracy. “A free and fearless press is the foundation of democracy. However, in today’s changing times, gathering information and seeking the truth has become increasingly challenging,” he stated.

Noting the added challenges in information gathering and truth-seeking in changing times, he added, “Despite the insecurity and pressure that sometimes arise, I express my heartfelt respect to journalists who stand firmly on the side of truth.” He stressed that press freedom should be viewed not as an attack on any individual or institution but as a citizen’s right to be well-informed. President Thapa extended his best wishes to all journalists on World Press Freedom Day.