The Invisible Manipulation: How Politics Has Infiltrated Every Aspect of Nepali Life
Summary
Politics in Nepal has permeated all aspects of life, from religious spaces to education and social media, using sophisticated digital and social tactics to influence voters secretly. This invisible manipulation challenges independent thought and democracy.
Key Points
- Politics in Nepal has infiltrated platforms ranging from religious gatherings to professional events and schools to subtly promote specific political agendas.
- Digital manipulation techniques similar to those used by Cambridge Analytica in the US have evolved in Nepal, combining data algorithms with socially embedded political messaging.
- Social media algorithms create echo chambers reinforcing confirmation bias, distorting voters' perceptions and hindering objective decision-making.
- Raising digital literacy and civic awareness is critical for voters to recognize and resist invisible political manipulation and maintain democratic integrity.
