Coimbatore, May 20 -- DMK Deputy General Secretary and MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Wednesday cautioned against misinformation on social media, saying platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp are increasingly influencing public thinking through unverified content.

Addressing a self-respect marriage ceremony at Mathampatti near Coimbatore, Kanimozhi said people should not blindly trust information circulated online and referred to the concept of "WhatsApp University."

"Today, the things we should be most cautious about are Instagram and WhatsApp. People should not blindly believe what is shared. 'WhatsApp University' is being used to manipulate public thinking and opinions through social media platforms," she said.

She added that repeated c...