It is aptly said in a democracy, only heads are counted, not the minds. Amid the inva­sion of disinformation and specu­lations, it has become the norm of the day to spread false news and fake narratives on social media, as keyboard warriors have flung into action, spreading fake news of a clean sweep by one of the hos­tile political parties. While results from various con­stituencies are pouring down like a cascade shrouded in mystery due to unprecedented delays in announcements of results, scepti­cism has arisen among voters and candidates. As per emerging results, inde­pendent candidates have made history by winning the majori­ty of seats all across the country. Apart from this, international me­dia have also been smelling the rat while pronouncing their verdicts through their political analyses and debates regarding the elections.

Source: The Nation February 21, 2024 14:12 UTC