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@article{195931,
        author = {Fulchand Mahato and Santosh Mahato},
        title = {Digital Politics and the Crisis of Truth: Misinformation in Modern Democracies},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {4164-4168},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195931},
        abstract = {The rapid expansion of digital technologies has fundamentally transformed the nature of political communication in contemporary democracies. Social media platforms such as Facebook, X (Twitter) and WhatsApp have enabled the instantaneous dissemination of information, creating new opportunities for political participation and engagement. However, this digital transformation has also given rise to a profound “crisis of truth” characterized by the widespread circulation of misinformation, disinformation and manipulated content. This study critically examines the relationship between digital politics and the erosion of truth in modern democratic systems. 
The study examines how digital platforms alter political discourse and impact public opinion, drawing on theoretical insights from Jurgen Habermas public sphere framework and Hannah Arendt's concept of post-truth politics. The study examines the ways in which false information propagates, such as algorithmic amplification, echo chambers and targeted political propaganda, using a qualitative research design backed by secondary data and chosen case studies. It also looks into how political players, data analytics companies like Cambridge Analytica and cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence contribute to the problem's escalation.
According to the findings, disinformation reduces informed citizen involvement, erodes public confidence in democratic institutions and distorts electoral processes. The paper makes the case that the crisis of truth is a systemic threat to democratic governance rather than just a technical problem. In order to protect the integrity of democratic communication in the digital age, it concludes by highlighting the necessity of comprehensive policy interventions, such as digital literacy programs, stronger regulatory frameworks and more responsibility of technological platforms.},
        keywords = {Digital politics, Modern Democracies, Facebook, Twitter(X), WhatsApp.},
        month = {April},
        }