Hostility to press freedom unacceptable : President Deuba

Butwal : Former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said interference on press freedom would be unacceptable. During a programme organized on the occasion of the 11th anniversary of Buddha Television here today, President Deuba reiterated that press freedom is the beauty of democracy. He urged the television to disseminate Buddha philosophy and teachings.
On the occasion, Nepali Congress Whip Balkrishna Khand said they were ready to take measures to make Butwal the permanent capital of Province 5. He accused the government of bringing plan and policy to stifle journalism and press freedom. Free press is the backbone of democracy, he asserted. Various other speakers including central member Chandra Bhandari said the tax imposed in various items has hit hard the people.