Major Social Media Sites Restored In Nepal A Day After Violent Protests Leave 19 Dead

Last Updated:September 09, 2025, 08:19 IST

According to a report, Nepal's Minister for Communication Prithvi Subba Gurung was quoted by local media as saying that government has withdrawn its ban after an emergency meeting

Protests in Nepal over social media ban. (Image: X)

All major social media sites have started working in Kathmandu, day after a violent protest left 19 dead in the nation over people’s demand that government lift its restrictions and tackle the corruption instead.

According to an AFP report, Nepal’s Minister for Communication Prithvi Subba Gurung was quoted by local media that the government has withdrawn its ban following an emergency cabinet meeting.

Nepal has been rocked by violent protests after the government moved to block 26 unregistered social media platforms, cutting off access to popular sites such as Facebook, YouTube, and X in the Himalayan nation of nearly 30 million people. The restrictions, imposed on Friday, quickly ignited widespread anger—particularly among the younger generation, who rely on these apps for communication, education, and work.

Abhro Banerjee

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