Lokatantra.in: Driving digital democracy
Lokatantra.in is an online news and media agency, that aims to make the youth more politically aware and socially conscious
How do I register as a voter? And who do I vote for? Wait, when is the election? And where? What if I’m against all mainstream political parties? And where am I supposed to be finding any honest and unbiased news or information about politics anyways?
As it turns out there is a one-stop solution for almost all of our political questions. A digital solution aptly named Lokatantra.
Lokatantra.in is an online news and media agency, that aims to make the youth more politically aware and socially conscious. It attempts to bridge the gap between voters and politicians by empowering voters with comprehensive information about their candidates and the voting process, after verifying its authenticity and organizing it in a manner that makes it quick and easy to understand.
On the flip side, the social enterprise also collects data on citizens’ opinions on key issues through polls and surveys, and then analyses and publishes the results, to aid in the decision-making of leaders. In this way, the platform sheds light on the accomplishments of politicians- especially independents who can’t afford expensive campaigns, as well as the troubles of the common man.
The subject matter on all of Lokatantra’s platforms consciously stays clear of providing any opinion in its reporting and is thus silently gaining popularity with users looking to be made abreast of the country’s complex political landscape with facts bare of political ideology. Unlike most usual news agencies, the content on Lokatantra presumes unfamiliarity of the reader with the topic, thereby being more encouraging for novices. The brand, which is known for its attention to accuracy, also provides a feature known as “Fact-Tantra” which checks and calls out alternative facts. All the information shared on the portal is thoroughly corroborated and referenced to ensure correctness and reliability.
Some of the Lokatantra’s flagship campaigns have included the “The Loka Dictionary” which is a glossary of political terms, and “The Loka” which is a collective of stories of the heroes that drive our democracy. The NPO employs its burgeoning influence to advance important social causes such as children’s education, and women’s safety by partnering with likeminded NGOs.
