The Hindu Group (THG) director N. Ram on Friday (January 9, 2026) said disinformation is a dangerous phenomenon and is being weaponized on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and X and it is the duty of everyone – especially journalists – to fight this trend. “These poisonous and false narratives are not limited to social media only, but have also entered the general media.

Satellite channels have raised four issues in the name of debate – ‘Love Jihad’, ‘Population Jihad’, religious conversion by missionaries and appeasement of Muslims. Efforts are being made to project these as the mood of the Indian people. It is not easy to oppose this trend as it has reached the people on a large scale.

But it is our duty to oppose it. It is the duty of journalists in particular. ” Tamil translation of Love Jihad and other fiction by journalist Srinivasan Jain and others at the ongoing Chennai Book Fair.

The book was translated into Tamil by journalist Gopalakrishnan, and the translation was published by Kalachuvadu. Sri Ram said that while misinformation is often spread unintentionally and can be corrected, misinformation is a dangerous phenomenon done deliberately and with a purpose. He said, “Mr.

Srinivasan Jain and other journalists have thoroughly analyzed these issues. They have examined the facts and evidence by referring to the internet, government records and ground reports. They have also used the Right to Information Act, which the central government wants to weaken.

They have proved that the propaganda has no evidence and is based on lies. ” Importance of Journalism Shri Ram said that this book is a proof of the importance of journalism. He said, “First a false propaganda is made, which is later converted into a case.

Then the case is prosecuted and it goes to the court. This has become the policy of the RSS and the BJP. Since it has reached the central level, many people believe in it.

” Journalist Nakkiran Gopal, who received the first copy of the book, said this is the book the country desperately needs. He said, “Lies upon lies are running rampant about ‘Love Jihad’, especially in BJP-ruled states. The book has refuted them all with solid evidence.

Those who propagate these lies have no defence. “.