Kathmandu. Is it impermissible for artists to enter politics? Are they barred from expressing differing opinions?These questions have become contentious issues in the Nepali art sector recently. Society has reached a point where as soon as an artist publicly declares their political affiliation or personal views, they face merciless attacks from dissenting factions. A dangerous trend has gripped society where supporting one party or individual immediately makes one a target for the opposing side.The latest example is model and TikTok star Smarika Dhakal. Simply for appearing in a promotional song for CPN-UML, she faced accusations of being a 'jhole' (a...