KATHMANDU: Socialist Press Organization has objected to the decision of the Election Commission regarding formation of a mechanism comprising Nepali Army and cyber bureau of Nepal Police to monitor the content published in media and social sites during the November 20 elections.

A press release issued by General-Secretary of the Socialist Press Organization, Bhupraj Khadka, reads that EC’s decision of involving the NA and Nepal Police in the mechanism with an intension of curtailing the press freedom and freedom of expression is against democratic system.