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Assam Rifles, USI Discuss Social Media Propaganda in Northeast
The Assam Rifles and the United Service Institution of India held the Annual Maj Bob Khathing Memorial Lecture 2026 in New Delhi on Friday, focusing on misinformation and the use of social media against security forces in the Northeast.
Lieutenant General Abhijit S Pendharkar, Director General Military Operations, delivered the keynote address and spoke about balancing security concerns with an understanding of society. Assam Rifles chief Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera urged young people to remain alert to misinformation and malicious campaigns.
Journalist and author Subir Bhaumik delivered the main lecture on changing information patterns and false narratives. The event also examined coordinated campaigns, their effect on public trust and possible countermeasures. Military officers, veterans, academics and media professionals attended, followed by an interactive session.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Countering false narratives requires more than identifying misleading posts. Security institutions must establish clear verification channels, respond quickly and explain operational limits without compromising sensitive information. Independent journalists, researchers and local communities can help test claims, but public trust depends on transparent corrections and consistent communication. The practical test after this lecture will be whether its proposed lines of effort become a defined programme with responsible agencies, timelines and measurable results.
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