Nepal, Nov. 5 -- The Nepali Congress has urged the government to carry out its functions based on the rule of law, transparency and accountability while upholding media freedom, journalists' safety and the autonomy of democratic institutions.

Speaking at a press conference held at the Nepali Congress central office, Senior Vice President Bishwa Prakash Sharma said an environment must be created where journalists can disclose the truth without pressure from any political party or power center.

He said journalists should view the activities of both the ruling party and the opposition through an equal lens.

Sharma said the party's special general convention was held with the participation of general convention delegates in accordance wit...