Ep:513 | Inside Nepali Journalism: Censorship, Funding & Politics | Jibram Bhandari | Sushant Pradhan

Inside Nepali Journalism: Censorship, Funding & Politics. Jibram Bhandari is one of Nepal’s most respected journalists and news executives, known for his fearless reporting and deep understanding of Nepal’s political and media landscape. In this powerful podcast conversation, Jibram Bhandari shares his journalism journey, starting from the 1990 media environment to reporting during the Nepalese Civil War and navigating censorship, misinformation, and political pressure in modern Nepal. The discussion explores the current media crisis in Nepal, including media funding, the role of NGOs and INGOs, and how journalism can be misused by the government. Jibram Bhandari critically examines secularism in Nepal, the Raja Badi movement, the debate between belief in monarchy versus political parties like the Rastriya Prajatantra Party, and whether Nepal’s system can truly be reformed. This episode also dives into Gen Z protests, misinformation verification, misuse of police power, and controversial incidents like the Tinkune protest. Jibram shares insights on key political figures, including Kul Man Ghising, Harka Sampang, Rabi Lamichhane, and Durga Parsai, while discussing the possibility of new political parties and the future direction of Nepal. If you’re interested in Nepali journalism, Nepali politics, media ethics, and real conversations about power, truth, and responsibility, this podcast with Jibram Bhandari is a must-watch. GET CONNECTED WITH Jibram Bhandari: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jibram.bhandari.3/ Twitter - https://x.com/jibrambhandari TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jibram.talks?lang=en