Social Connection, Media and Its Impact on Indian Politics
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In this 21st century social media play a crucial role in Indian politics; political leaders and parties use social media for various political activities and spreading political awareness. Social media is the important source of public opinion formation. It has also raised the direct participation of people in the political process in India and in turn led to the success of democracy. The present paper focuses on the different social media platforms, their uses by the people and its impact on the Indian politics.
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