WhatsApp Groups Under Watch Ahead of AP Elections

Amid preparations for municipal and Zilla Parishad elections across Andhra Pradesh, surveillance agencies are reportedly monitoring WhatsApp groups over concerns about the circulation of misleading information. A prominent group in Visakhapatnam is said to be under particular scrutiny, with its administrator allegedly posting messages that create uncertainty among candidates and journalists throughout the day.

According to reports, the group has been sharing information that is allegedly far from the facts, along with messages speculating about who might win and who could be appointed to various positions. A political leader from Visakhapatnam has reportedly brought the issue to the attention of the Election Commission. However, there has been no official confirmation regarding the monitoring or any action taken so far.