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Politics in Social Media - The true story of @HariIndic


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Social Media has largely replaced mainstream media as the primary news platform, in which individual sources have gradually become known personalities. Every user on a platform like Twitter has their own megaphone, own small media company which can post all kinds of content to their followers. 

2014 was a watershed year for the entry of politics into these platforms. The virality of content was a big draw for politicians to spread their message. We've been observing this phenomenon for some time now, having used social media exclusively for consuming politics for the past few years. 

In these years, we have come across many personalities who have become primary sources of information as well as prominent political "handles" as we call it. 

This is our first interview with one such Twitter personality, who has had a VERY interesting story behind his journey in politics which closely intertwines with social media. 

Meet @HariIndic - Hari Prabhakaran is now fully indulged in the campaign to get Narendra Damodardas Modi elected again. He's been recognized by the Prime Minister himself, who recently wished him on his birthday and gave him a follow on Twitter. What led Hari to this place? Who is he? Where does he come from? This and more in our first ever interview. This is the true story of Hari Prabhakaran. 

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