Social Media and Politics

  • Unique Paper ID: 161332
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 3
  • PageNo: 360-367
  • Abstract:
  • Information superhighway has triggered a revolution globally. Its impact touches each and every aspect of human life. Especially social media as new media has not only changed but has also created new avenues of communication. Recently social media has also transformed how political news and views dissimilate. Its implications can also be seen even in case of politics. Politicians are widely using social media for political campaigns and for propaganda purposes due to its wide reach and enormous impact on participatory democracy. Social media such as Twitter, Facebook have been acting like virtual public place leading to productive political discussion and citizen engagement.

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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 3
  • PageNo: 360-367

Social Media and Politics

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