Political candidate targeted with fake obscene content distributed online during election campaign

Summary

K K Rema, the UDF candidate from Vadakara in Kozhikode, filed a complaint with the Kozhikode Rural District Police in 2024, alleging a coordinated campaign of fake and obscene content on social media. The complaint highlighted misleading videos claiming she was obstructed at Chombala Harbour, which she denied as fabricated. Rema accused the content of containing explicit and double-meaning messages aimed at damaging her reputation during the election period. She also raised concerns about the use of AI to generate manipulated visuals and videos, which she claimed were widely shared across social media platforms. Rema called for legal action against those responsible, emphasizing that the cyberattacks undermine democratic values.