Nepal Establishes Cyber Cells to Monitor Social Media for Election Integrity
DEFENSE
Nepal has formed a special cell under the Integrated Election Security Plan-2025 to monitor social media, including representatives from the Nepali Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and National Intelligence Department. District-level cyber cells have been established by Nepal Police for the election period, and the Cyber Bureau has been empowered to act against violations of the Election Code of Conduct and the Electronic Transaction Act, amid concerns of AI's impact on voter perception.
Jan 28, 2026, 4:33 PM
