’IS SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACTING THE PUBLIC PERCEPTION IN INDIA ?’ - discussion with Dr Subramanian Swamy
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of social media on public perception in India, highlighting the shift from traditional media to digital platforms among the youth.
In Episode 292 of Gyan Ganga , Dr Subramanian Swamy and an expert panel dive into the seismic shift in India’s public perception driven by the digital revolution. As traditional print and television media face a "zero reliability" crisis, a new, impatient generation—Gen Z—is bypassing mainstream gatekeepers to voice raw, unfiltered dissent. From the viral, satirical "Cockroach Janta Party" movement to the social-media-led political surge of actor Vijay in Tamil Nadu, this episode explores how digital platforms have become the primary outlet for youth frustration over systemic failures like unemployment, the NEET exam leaks, and a perceived lack of upward mobility . The discussion also tackles the darker side of this trend, examining how "IT cells" and misinformation can polarise society. Significantly, the panel highlights Dr Swamy’s role as a true visionary in this field. Long before social media became a political staple, Dr Swamy was a pioneer in the digital space, having organized India's first national Tweeters' conference in Bangalore on 25 December 2011 . Tune in to discover why the establishment can no longer ignore the "pulse of the…
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