Vice President Yadav Extends World Press Freedom Day Greetings

Kathmandu. Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has extended best wishes to all media persons in the country and abroad, and to all Nepali sisters and brothers on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day (May 3), 2026, through social media. 

He said, "In recent times, the media is not limited to print or broadcast; social media has accelerated the reach of news, but the influence of 'algorithms' sometimes overshadows true news and can bring misleading content to the forefront. This has added challenges for both journalism and citizens to identify truth, make discerning choices, and promote responsible communication."

Vice President Yadav mentioned that the press freedom guaranteed by the constitution is not just the right of journalists or media persons, but the common right of all citizens to know the truth, express opinions, and make informed decisions.

The best wishes message stated, "In the context of Nepal, journalists here have shown the courage to expose the truth even in difficult circumstances, but economic pressure, political interference, and misinformation spreading on social media pose challenges for the press to present itself in a more refined, organized, and restrained manner. To face these challenges, the provision of press freedom enshrined in the constitution is our guide."

Mentioning that the Constitution of Nepal has guaranteed press freedom as a fundamental right, Vice President Yadav said that a free press is the backbone of democracy. He expressed his best wishes for journalism to move forward fearlessly by exercising and protecting the rights given by the constitution.