Digital Democracy in India: Social Media, Political Communication, and the Transformation of Electoral Mobilization

This paper examines the role of social media in shaping political communication and electoral mobilization in India. Using a mixed-method approach and case studies of the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the study analyzes digital campaign strategies, voter engagement, misinformation dynamics, and emerging risks such as AI-generated political content.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-03-05
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18878321
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Social Media and Politics
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Digital Democracy in India: Social Media, Political Communication, and the Transformation of Electoral Mobilization

Arjun Awate
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Digital Democracy in India: Social Media, Political Communication, and the Transformation of Electoral Mobilization

Arjun Awate
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This paper examines the role of social media in shaping political communication and electoral mobilization in India. Using a mixed-method approach and case studies of the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the study analyzes digital campaign strategies, voter engagement, misinformation dynamics, and emerging risks such as AI-generated political content.

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