Disinformation has wreaked havoc worldwide. In India, disinformation has been weaponized against minorities and marginalized groups, spreading hate and inciting hate crimes. In this episode of "Pakka Politics with Shabbir Ahmed," fact-checker Iyan Karthikeyan, a former editor at Youturn, delves into the politics behind disinformation. This podcast was recorded on October 25, before Iyan Karthikeyan assumed charge as mission director of Tamil Nadu government’s fact-check unit.

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