It was during one of the most precarious phases of the anti-Rana struggle that Heera Devi Yami’s strength became unmistakably visible. As confusion spread within sections of the underground network and some activists attempted to blunt or divert the momentum of the movement, she remained unwavering. Working quietly but decisively, she safeguarded lines of trust, protected the flow of information, and held together fragile links between comrades. At a time when the movement risked unraveling from within, her steadiness helped keep its purpose intact.

 

When I was in Class 7 or Class 8, I clearly remember my mother telling me again and again to study mathematics and to do well in science subjects.

life of Heera Devi Yami within this analytic framework.

Through the lens of the DNF Agenda Nepal, this piece situates disinformation as not merely a technological issue, but a governance challenge—one that requires strong institutions, informed citizens, and policy frameworks that anticipate risk rather than respond to crisis. My hope is that this article contributes to a wider public conversation on how Nepal can shape technology in service of democratic values and the national interest.

Innovation must proceed at the speed of wisdom, not just capability. The time to act is today.