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India's political parties bet on influencers to swing votes

January 2, 2024

Ahead of this spring's general election, political parties are courting local social media influencers to target India's vast online population of 622 million. As smartphone use spreads to rural areas, experts predict that YouTube and other sites will decide the vote.

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DW Adil Bhat
Adil Bhat India correspondent with a special focus on politics, conflict and human-interest stories.