Democracy sans press freedom worthless: NC President Deuba

Biratnagar : Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said democracy without press freedom would have no significance. Democracy and press freedom are interdependent, he argued during a programme here Thursday. Criticizing the attempts of the government to control social networking sites as violation of democratic values and principles, he suggested the government taking along the oppositions in order to strengthen federalism. He also suggested formulation of additional bills and laws to give full shape to federalism.  He lauded that journalism has contributed well to social changes in the country. He also urged one and all to join hands to prosper and develop the country. RSS