"Pashupati Sharma's Composition, Lutna Sake Lut Song"
In a recent turn of events, popular Nepali Folk and Duet Singer, Pashupati Sharma, has taken down his song "Lutna Sake Lut Kanchha, Nepal Mai Chha Chhut' " from YouTube. The song, which criticises social and political issues in Nepal, has sparked debates around freedom of expression and artistic freedom.
The controversy surrounding the song centres on the delicate balance between government or platform regulations and artists' rights to express dissent or critique through their work. While some argue that removing the song suppresses important social commentary, others contend that the content may violate certain policies or laws, warranting its takedown.
The song, which translates to "Steal Away, Steal Everything, Nepal is Empty" and "Another Country is Filled in Nepal," became viral within a few hours after being published on social media. However, it was the controversial content that led to disputes from various sources, prompting Pashupati Sharma to remove it. The song addresses contemporary issues in Nepal, including corruption, murder, violence, and rape of women.
In response to the removal of the song, the National Folk and Duet Song Academy Nepal held an emergency meeting on Sunday. The Academy's statement emphasises the importance of freedom of expression in artistic works and does not condone the removal of the song. They have also expressed their support for Pashupati Sharma, planning to help him upload a revised version of the song.
The government has been accused of restricting freedom of expression and increasing surveillance on social media users. These accusations have further fuelled the debate around the removal of the song. The Academy's stance against the removal of the song is a clear indication of their commitment to upholding artistic freedom.
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- It appears that Pashupati Sharma's removal of his song "Lutna Sake Lut Kanchha, Nepal Mai Chhut' " from YouTube has ignited a debate about the fine line between government regulations, platform policies, and artists' right to express dissent or critique.
- The controversy over the song has created tension between those who view its removal as a suppression of social commentary and those who argue that its content may violate certain policies or laws, meriting its takedown.
- The National Folk and Duet Song Academy Nepal's stance against the removal of the song and their support for Pashupati Sharma highlights their commitment to upholding artistic freedom, a stance that has become more pertinent in light of allegations of government restriction and increased surveillance on social media users.
