[ DisinfoLab ] The Invisible Hands

The article titled “The Invisible Hands” discusses foreign interference in the Indian Elections of 2024. The article suggests that election interference is not a new phenomenon and has been a part of the electoral process for a long time.

The focus of the article is on narrative building during an election, highlighting the significant role narratives play and how they are manufactured. It emphasizes the resilience of an idea, especially one that is planted to appear ‘indigenous’. The report attempts to trace the trajectory of the planting of such ideas and shed some light on their source.

The year 2024 is highlighted as a landmark year for global democracy, with more than 60 countries, including India, scheduled to hold elections. The Indian general elections, held from April 19 to June 1, 2024, involved approximately 968 million people out of the 1.4 billion population. The incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was vying for its 3rd consecutive term in office, while the opposition INDI Alliance sought a change.

The article underscores the global relevance of the Indian elections due to India’s rising status as a regional power and its increasing geo-strategic importance. The outcome of the elections is seen as having the potential to shape global dynamics, starting with India’s foreign policies under the new ruling party.

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The Invisible Hands – DisinfoLab.
https://thedisinfolab.org/the-invisible-hands/