Local elections are proving challenging for the media to save press freedom

With the date of the local elections approaching closer, Nepali media currently are occupied with news and articles related to the elections. Almost all the journalists, entitled to press freedom, are actively creating content regarding various aspects of the elections. Each day they are covering stories related to the political parties, leaders, candidates and events linked with the elections.

This shows higher media engagements during the elections compared to other regular times. During this period, they even change their working mechanism. Many news portals even change their website design, dedicating themselves to the elections. The reporters are seen going to the remote areas to cover the issues that have not been addressed by the government for long.