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Social media has become a varsity of lies, says Manish Tewari

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Mohali, August 30

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Former union minister and Anandpur Sahib MP Manish Tewari has said that these days, the social media has become a university of lies and rumour spread faster and wider than true information.

Tewari, who was speaking on the 13th foundation day of the local Press Club today, said most people today spent more time on social media platforms. Disinformation spreads fast and by the time the authorities react, it is too late, he added.

Lashing out at the NDA government, he said media houses were in fear and are working under tremendous pressure. It was like an undeclared emergency in the country and whenever they brought out the truth, investigating agencies were sent after them, he said.

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City Mayor Amarjeet Singh Sidhu, said the media should play an important role in exposing crime, protecting public health and safety, and preventing the public from being misled by statements from an individual or an organisation.

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