Senior leader of the Nepali Congress and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba expressed concern that some media outlets disseminated 'fake' news reports about his recent statements concerning Tharu community. Sher Bahadur Deuba also urged the media to disseminate only credible news.
Expressed concern that some media outlets disseminated 'fake' news reports about his recent statements concerning Tharu community, senior leader of Nepali Congress, Sher Bahadur Deuba urged the media to disseminate only credible news. "Disseminate news based on credibility and truth," he said indicating to the media, adding that he and his party is always in favour of freedom of press. Deuba was speaking at a program organized by the Nepal Press Union in the capital today. Clarifying that he has always stood in favour of Tharu community, the former prime minister recalled it was he who freed Kamaiya (bonded labourers) for the upliftment of the Tharu community. "I am always in favour of Tharu struggle. How can I go against the community?" questioned Deuba. He also said the violent incident in Tikapur on August 24 was caused by infiltrators. On the occasion, Minister for Information and Communications, Dr Minendra Rijal said that the media has played a constructive role in the development of the state, and called to correct its weaknesses.RSS
