Without freedom of the press, democracy cannot flourish: Shekhar Koirala

Mar 21, Kathmandu- Nepali Congress leader Shekhar Koirala has said that democracy cannot flourish without a free press.

On the occasion of Girija Prasad Koirala's 13th Memorial Day organized by Nepal Press Union, at the symposium on Girija Prasad Koirala's contribution to civil liberties, leader Koirala said that when someone says something about the media, Congress's ears perk up.

Girija Prasad Koirala's contribution to institutionalize civil freedom in Nepal," he said, "even now we are determined to stand for civil freedom and freedom of the press, Nepali Congress has embraced both of these things.

Without freedom of the press, no matter how much gossip is made, democracy cannot flourish. If democracy does not flourish, Nepal will not become as advanced as we want it to be.'