As the Lok Sabha elections kick off across India, the political atmosphere is supercharged with rallies and campaigns. Parties have announced their candidates, and with nominations underway, the focus has sharply turned towards the impact of social media in these elections.
A video allegedly showing Rahul Gandhi resigning from the Congress party has gone viral. In the video, he appears to be saying he's resigning and moving to Italy. However, after a careful fact-check, it turns out the video is a classic case of misinformation. The original footage from when Gandhi filed his nomination from Wayanad has been doctored. His original audio was replaced with an AI-generated voice to spread false narratives.
This has led to confusion among voters, as they struggle to discern the truth amidst a flood of fake news. This scenario highlights the crucial role of responsible social media usage and the need for stringent measures to combat misinformation, especially during such pivotal times as elections.
