From Consistency to Accountability
The News Minute: Unveiling Election Voter Fraud
Established in 2014, The News Minute is a digital news platform that focuses on the southern states of India. It offers a wide range of content, including news, ground reportage, analysis and opinion pieces. The platform has gained recognition as a leading independent feminist voice that covers regions that are often overlooked by mainstream media.
- India
- The News Minute, India
- Prajwal Bhat
- 2022
- India
- The News Minute, India
- Prajwal Bhat
- 2022
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> The Story
Report for the World corps member Prajwal Bhat investigated a voter data scam committed by a private organization called Chilume in the state of Karnataka just months before elections. The investigation revealed that the firm had provided their staff with fake government IDs to collect and sell large-scale data on voters, including their political preferences and personal details.
Azeefa Fathima, our corps member at The News Minute, discusses impact, beat reporting and the importance of collaborative work inside the newsroom.
Impact Summary:
External Institutional Impact
The story gained significant traction when a local TV station aired it prompting the country’s top election body to launch an investigation. The probe confirmed the outlet’s findings, and the authorities arrested the owner of Chilume and issued a statement against the organization.
External Network Impact
The opposition party raised the issue of voter data fraud, and secured a victory over the incumbent in the following elections.
Individual Impact
Many mainstream newspapers in the country as well as local media picked up the story and wrote about its impact.
Takeaway
Consistent reporting and follow up, deeper investigations, and media collaborations can solidify proof and increase awareness, paving the way for accountability.
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