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Facebook accused of boosting far-right BJP in Indian elections
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the inauguration of Khel Mahakumbh, a state level sporting event, in Ahmedabad, India, Saturday, March 12, 2022
FACEBOOK has been accused of boosting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu chauvinist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in elections by offering it cheaper advertising deals.
The social media giant charged the BJP a lower rate in nine of 10 elections, according to analysis by transparency watchdogs and press monitoring groups.
This allowed the far-right governing party to reach more voters for less money, giving it an advantage in election campaigns.
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