Social media politics

The WhatsApp wires: How Dalits organised the Bharat Bandh without a central leadership

Since 2014, when Narendra Modi showed it could be an effective political tool, social media has struck deep roots in India, significantly changing its politics.

Shoaib Daniyal
· Apr 07, 2018 · 06:30 am
Virender Sehwag apologises for tweet giving Kerala lynching a communal colour

The attackers belonged to various faiths but Hindutva supporters highlighted the names of only the Muslim members of the mob in their tweets.

Alt News
· Feb 25, 2018 · 08:58 am
Sushma Swaraj blocks some Twitter users who criticised her – but should a public official do so?

Ironically, many of those mocking the external affairs minister are die-hard supporters of her own party. Some are even followed by Prime Minister Modi.

Sam Jawed, altnews.in
· Dec 27, 2017 · 10:30 am

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