Manorama Online teams up with Shakti for India Election Fact-Checking

Manorama Online has forged a partnership with Shakti: India Election Fact-Checking, to counteract the spread of misinformation during the General Elections of 2024. Shakti specializes in identifying deceptive content such as deepfakes circulating on social media, aiming to curb the dissemination of false information during crucial electoral periods.

Shakti, a collective in India focused on fact-checking for elections, collaborates extensively with major news outlets and fact-checking organizations across the country. Its primary objective is to swiftly detect and address online misinformation, including the proliferation of deepfakes on social media platforms. Through this collaboration, Shakti promotes transparent digital elections with active participation from regional media entities.

Santhosh George Jacob, the Coordinating Editor of Manorama Online, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “As a trusted source of news and information, especially among the Malayali community both in India and abroad, we at Manorama Online are delighted to join forces with the Shakti Collective to ensure the integrity of our elections by combating fake news.”

Manorama Online’s dedicated fact-checking team is committed to debunking false narratives on both national and regional levels. Users can access comprehensive fact checks related to general elections, state elections, and national issues through Malayala Manorama’s online platform. Additionally, individuals can verify posts on social media by reaching out to the Manorama Online Fact Check WhatsApp helpline at 8129100164.