Does freedom mean mobocracy in Nepal? Here’s a case in point
Law is enacted to regulate the behaviours of diverse actors in society. Those who violate or breach law and order are punished and fined to ascertain a situation of equality and peace. No one is above the law and it is equally applicable to all irrespective of different roles and positions in the institutions. But, as mobocracy in Nepal is on the rise, the rule of law is taking the backseat everywhere. Mid-West University is one of the youngest universities in Nepal established in 2010. As in other institutions, the university leadership is supposed to be a custodian of the promotion of academic environment and autonomy regardless of ideological differences. But, there is a gap that can be taken as an example of mobocracy in Nepal. A case in point The executive council of the university conferred a responsibility of a programme director on me (Upendra Bahadur BK) on March 23, 2021. As the director, I created an enabling environment in terms of maintaining transparency and honesty ...