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AI Generated Image. On November 13, the government of Nepal banned TikTok stating the platform disrupted social harmony along with family structure and relationships. The reaction since has been mixed. People have been criticising the government’s decision stating it violated people’s constitutional rights , but many have shown support on social media stating the government was right to ban Tiktok. Beyond the demonstration in Maitighar Mandala on Monday, there appears to be minimal opposition to the ban. The evident support from the majority suggests that the morale of the ministers has likely experienced a boost. Openness has long been a hallmark and valuable asset of Nepali society. The 104-year-old autocratic Rana regime and the 30-year-old panchayat system were dismantled due to the citizens’ yearning for freedom. This desire for freedom was evident in historical movements, such as the 2005/06 protests , where people took to the streets against pro-autocracy forces and thos...