The Role of Social Media in Creating Societal Unrest and Breaking Laws in Delhi NCR

Abstract

Social media is becoming a necessary part of everyone's everyday existence, so the idea of the consequences when it is misused is unsettling. On social media, it is easy to see people being a bit transparent about their political opinions and interests, whether they are from affluent nations like the United States or developing nations like India. These platforms may be associated with everyone having a voice and sharing their opinions, but they also have the power to transform a calm environment into one that is chaotic and frightening. Social media can spread rumours and false information, which can in turn produce fear and disorder among common people. The government has set up several organisations to monitor the patterns of information flow on social media and the impact of social media messages that are causing ethnic disputes in the face of potential civil unrest fuelled by social media. The core objectives of my project are to analyse the factors contributing to societal unrest and to understand the relative impact of social media on societal unrest. Primary data is used to collect the information. The tool used for analysing the data is the chi-square test. The study concludes that social media has played an influential role in creating societal unrest in Delhi NCR, as the region’s high Internet penetration and the widespread use of social media platforms have facilitated the rapid dissemination of information and the mobilization of individuals for protests and social movements. To address these issues, it is essential to promote responsible use of social media, encourage fact-checking, foster constructive dialogue, and implement appropriate regulations to ensure a more inclusive and peaceful online environment in Delhi NCR.