The Bihar elections have shown how profoundly fear and perception management can influence democratic processes. In the wake of the Red Fort blast, a wave of carefully orchestrated narratives swept across media platforms, not merely reporting events but actively shaping public perception at a critical electoral moment.

Arriving just days before polling, the incident quickly became a political instrument, fueling anxiety, guiding discourse, and potentially influencing voter behavior. This reflects a broader pattern in modern Indian politics, where the interplay of media, state machinery, and strategic messaging increasingly determines the electoral mood even before ballots are counted.

Reports from the Kashmir Media........

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