Folk media is not a major type of media in India in the same way that print, electronic, and social media are.

The primary role of media in a democracy is to inform the public about important issues and events, enabling them to make informed decisions.

Media influences public opinion in India by presenting biased information, highlighting certain issues over others, and shaping the way people think about issues.

Media does not control the flow of information in India. It provides information about candidates and parties, sets the agenda for political debate, and endorses particular candidates or parties.

Media in a democracy has the ethical responsibility to be accurate and truthful, fair and impartial, and to respect privacy.

Media in India faces challenges such as government censorship, political pressure, and economic constraints.

Media in India can be held accountable for its actions through self-regulation, government regulation, and public pressure.

The future of media in Indian politics is likely to be increasingly digital, more diverse and inclusive, and more independent and critical.

Social media has not been shown to have a significant impact on voter turnout in India.

The rise of social media has led to a decline in print media readership, television viewership, and radio listenership in India.

The use of social media in Indian politics raises ethical concerns such as the spread of fake news and misinformation, the manipulation of public opinion, and the violation of privacy.

Social media can be used to promote democracy in India by enabling direct communication between politicians and voters, providing a platform for political discourse, and increasing voter turnout.

Media can be used to hold politicians accountable in India by investigating corruption and misconduct, reporting on the performance of politicians in office, and providing a platform for public scrutiny.

Media can be used to promote transparency and accountability in Indian politics by reporting on government activities, investigating corruption and misconduct, and providing a platform for public scrutiny.

Media can be used to promote peace and harmony in India by promoting understanding and tolerance among different groups, reporting on peace initiatives, and providing a platform for dialogue and reconciliation.