MUMBAI, March 22 -- In the digital age, Wikipedia has emerged as one of the most frequently accessed sources of information globally, with over 1.5 billion monthly visitors relying on its content for knowledge across countless topics. The platform's founding principle of neutrality and openness has created an illusion of democratic knowledge production. However, growing evidence suggests that Wikipedia suffers from systemic biases that disproportionately affect content related to India, Hindu traditions, and policies promoted by right-wing parties. These biases manifest in ways that marginalize Indian perspectives, distort religious representations, and frame political discourse through a specific ideological lens.

This article examines ...