Manipulated videos on social media have become a contentious issue in the electionSupporters of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi react, on the day of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) election campaign rally in Ayodhya, India, May 5, 2024. REUTERS/Francis MascarenhasSupporters of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi react, on the day of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) election campaign rally in Ayodhya, India, May 5, 2024. REUTERS/Francis MascarenhasAnimated videos shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party targeting opposition Congress and the Muslim community have evoked complaints and outrage, as the political climate in India heats up midway through its six-week long election. Manipulated videos on social media have also become a contentious issue in this election, such as fake videos showing top Bollywood stars criticising the prime minister. The videos shared by the BJP over the last ten days, one of which has since been taken down, illustrated the same message.
