TURMOIL CREATED BY FAKE NEWS IN POLITICAL SCENARIO

Abstract

There's nothing new about fake news. History is full of countless examples of manipulating the evidence, called misinformation, generally called lying, or twisting the truth for political benefit, to maximize materiality. Fake news is widely thought to be as old as journalism itself, and "Gatekeeper" means trustworthy information has hardly ever played a role in reputable media outlets. In the fast-moving age of the Internet, this status was challenged, when rumours and false information became viral, leading to catastrophic consequences sometimes. The fourth pillar of the responsibility of capitalism has grown many folds with the coming of mass media and the growth of the internet. The aim of the research before us is to highlight the role of digital media through social media campaigns with regard to fake news and the imaginative face of politics. This study paper also discusses few instances that have resulted in disharmony the country due to social media dissemination of misinformation. The researcher has essentially gathered many examples of the enormous issue, the nation, which prevails in this study. The steps taken by social networks in general are also discussed in this article..