IGNOU MNM 24 2026 - Political communication and government outreach campaigns (such as ele

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Political communication and government outreach campaigns (such as election campaigns, government policy communication, or public welfare messaging) rely heavily on public relations strategies.

Analyse any one recent political or government communication campaign in India and discuss how PR tools and perception management are used to influence public opinion.

(Relevant Units: Unit 7 - Perception Management; Unit 14 - Political PR & State Communication

06 Jan 2026

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The Government of India’s COVID-19 vaccination communication campaign provides a clear example of how public relations strategies and perception management were used to influence public opinion on a large scale. At a time of uncertainty, fear, and misinformation, the campaign aimed not only to inform citizens about vaccination but also to build trust in government institutions, scientific processes, and public health systems. Public relations played a central role in shaping narratives, managing perceptions, and encouraging behavioural change across diverse demographic groups. A key PR objective of the campaign was to establish credibility and reassurance. The government consistently positioned itself as a responsible and proactive authority through regular press briefings by health officials, transparent data dashboards such as CoWIN, and visible leadership communication. Frequent updates on vaccine development, approvals, and rollout phases helped frame the vaccination drive as evidence-based and globally competitive. This strategic framing was intended to manage public perception by reducing fear and portraying vaccination as both safe and necessary. Message consistency across platforms was a crucial PR tool. Slogans like “India Fights Corona” and later “Har Ghar Dastak” created a unifying narrative of collective responsibility. These messages were repeated across television, print, radio, outdoor media, and digital platforms to ensure high recall. The repetition of simple, action-oriented messaging is a classic perception management technique that

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