How did Social Media Impact India’s 2019 General Election?
Originally Published In: Rao, A. (28 December 2019). How did social media impact India’s 2019 general election?, Economic and Political Weekly Engage, Vol 54, Issue 51 In line with the global trend, social media has been increasingly used by Indian politicians for routine political communication to directly connect
Continue ReadingSocial Media and the Indian Elections: The Good, the Bad and (How to Rein In) the Ugly
Social media played a prominent role during the recent Indian general elections. Now, it is time for India’s policymakers to discuss actions and policies that will rein in its harmful effects. Originally Published In: Rao, A. (28 May 2019). Social media and the Indian elections: The good,
Continue ReadingSwacch Social Media: Cleaning Up Online Spaces During India’s General Elections
Political parties need to step up and join hands with other stakeholders to clean up social media spaces during the Indian general elections. Originally Published In: Rao, A. (15 April 2019). Swacch social media: Cleaning up online spaces during India’s general elections, ISAS Briefs, No. 650. Institute
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