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The year that was: Misinformation trends of 2020 -Pooja Chaudhuri

-Altnews.in

The word ‘unprecedented’ only mildly captures the year 2020. The coronavirus pandemic did more than confine the privileged inside their homes and leave the destitute to their fates. It has changed the way we live.

However, in a year mired with communal riots, student protests, civil rights movements and vilification of minorities, COVID-19 may not be the sole defining point for India.

The past year is a reminder of mainstream media’s role in spreading misinformation. Unrestrained ‘news’ anchors screamed at television screens, feeding erroneous information to millions. From the start of the year with protests against the Citizen Amendment Act (CAA) to the ongoing farmers’ protest, mainstream journalists have remained at the forefront of airing misleading pro-government propaganda.

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