Nepali state’s commitment to free speech in doubt

Two recent incidents have made people question Dahal government’s sincerity to protect constitutional freedoms.

It was quite a sight. On Tuesday, police personnel were seen trying to tightly cover the mouths of some youths who were protesting against Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal—directly to his face. The young protestors seemed displeased with the high interest rates the banks and financial institutions have been charging of late.