North India Statesman
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We and you often start your morning with WhatsApp’s ‘Good Morning’ message or a new Facebook post. These apps have now become a part of our life, without which it seems difficult to spend even a day. But imagine if you get up one morning and these three apps disappear forever from your phone?
Something similar has happened in the neighboring country Nepal. The government there took a big and tough decision in the country Facebook, WhatsApp and X (X, Old Name Twitter) For example, the largest social media platforms have been banned with immediate effect.
Why this big step was taken after all?
The Nepal government says that this decision has been taken to maintain “social harmony” in the country and to prevent the spread of false news (fake news). According to officials, there was a flood of post -spreading posts on these platforms for some time, which was affecting the atmosphere of the country.
When these companies refused to obey the rules of the government, the government took this drastic step to ban them completely.
What will be the effect on the common man?
This one decision has made a direct impact on the lives of crores of common people of Nepal:
- Business will be hit: Small traders who used to earn livelihood by selling their belongings through Facebook and Instagram, their business has come to a standstill in one stroke.
- A large means of information closed: These platforms were not only entertainment, but also a big source of news and information, which are now closed.
New debate around the world
This move of the Nepal government has launched a new debate worldwide. On the one hand there is a question of security and social unity of the country, on the other hand, the freedom of expression of crores of people (Freedom of Speech).
This decision also forces us to think how much social media has dominated our lives. It remains to be seen how long this ‘digital silence’ remains in Nepal, and what effect does it affect the society there.
