Status of Elderly People in Chandragiri Municipality of Kathmandu

Authors

  • Keshab Parajuli Purbanchal University
  • Dipendra Bikram Sijapati Tribhuvan University
  • Manamaya Mishra Tribhuvan University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/hj.v15i2.70671

Keywords:

Elderly people, Health Status, Socio-economic, Status, Well-being

Abstract

This paper examines the intricate connection between politics and journalism, highlighting the difficulties and effects of political influence on journalistic practices. The study shows, through a review of the, statement of problem, study of object and literature, that political beliefs have a major influence on media narratives, which frequently results in skewed reporting. The study is dependence of self-censorship, especially in authoritarian regimes. The crucial role that journalism plays in influencing public opinion and its consequences
for democratic processes are also covered in this essay. It also draws attention to the difficulties that journalists encounter in politically delicate situations, such as censorship, physical threats, and legal constraints. The results highlight the necessity for journalistic independence and integrity to support democratic processes, as well as the dual role that media plays as a safeguard for democracy and a possible conduit for political influence. The study highlights the role that independent journalism plays in defending democratic norms in Nepal and notes the challenges that journalists confront in upholding impartiality and moral standards in the face of political polarization.

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Author Biographies

Keshab Parajuli, Purbanchal University

Department of Public Health, Asian College for Advance Studies

Dipendra Bikram Sijapati, Tribhuvan University

Department of Population Studies, Patan Multiple Campus

Manamaya Mishra, Tribhuvan University

Department of Population Studies, Patan Multiple Campus

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Published

2024-10-21

How to Cite

Parajuli, K., Sijapati, D. B., & Mishra, M. (2024). Status of Elderly People in Chandragiri Municipality of Kathmandu. Historical Journal, 15(2), 53–61. https://doi.org/10.3126/hj.v15i2.70671

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Research Article