National Assembly Unanimously Approves Withdrawal of Social Media Bill

Kathmandu. The National Assembly has unanimously passed the government's decision to withdraw the Social Media Bill.

The Social Media Bill 2081, which was under consideration in the National Assembly, was withdrawn during Monday's session. Assembly Chairman Narayan Dahal announced the withdrawal of the bill after presenting it for a decision.

Tulsa Kumari Dahal, Chairperson of the Legislation Management Committee, presented the 'Report of the Legislation Management Committee regarding the Social Media Bill, 2081'.

The meeting of the assembly held on Bhadra 13, 2082, had originated the bill from the National Assembly and sent it to the Legislation Management Committee for clause-by-clause discussion. A total of 155 amendment proposals were registered by 35 lawmakers in the committee.

Committee Chairperson Dahal informed that informal discussions were held in various stages on the bill with the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, the Ministry's Secretary, and stakeholders.

The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology had decided to request the withdrawal of the bill on Magh 20, and the directive to withdraw the bill on behalf of the government was issued through a letter on Magh 21.