India tops the list of countries with risks from misinformation and disinformation

This report has come out at a time when assembly elections of many states are going to be held in India in the next few months, apart from the general elections. 

Observers say that not only the ruling party but other political parties also make extraordinary use of "misinformation and disinformation" on a large scale for temporary political gain and electoral success.The report highlights various short-term and long-term risks. It identified misinformation and misinformation as the top ten long-term and short-term threats over the next two years. It said that this is likely to cause rifts and polarization in the society.India: 

Opposition accuses government of phone tapping According to the report, other countries at risk of "misinformation and disinformation" include Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the United States, France, Ireland, the Czech Republic and El Salvador. Part of an initiative of the World Economic Forum, the objective is to identify major threats and identify possible ways to deal with them.The report identifies economic uncertainty, social polarization and the refugee crisis as some of the other key short-term risks, while the environmental crisis is seen as the most important long-term threat.Elections are a major source of disinformation.The report states that elections will become a great source for spreading false information. It should be noted that in the next few years, elections are going to be held in important countries like India, Indonesia, Mexico, Pakistan, United Kingdom and the United States, in which the world About three billion people will participate. The report warned that widespread use of propaganda and false narratives could undermine the legitimacy of new governments. It can also lead to civil unrest, protests and hate crimes.