Propaganda can be defined as the planned use of symbols and psychological techniques to control public opinion and ultimately behavior. There are various types of propaganda including direct/indirect, primary/secondary, and conscious/unconscious propaganda. Effective propaganda appeals to human motives, needs, beliefs, attitudes, feelings and emotions using techniques like name calling, transfer, glittering generalities, testimonials, plain folk appeals, bandwagon effect, and card stacking to distort facts and perspectives. Media plays an important role in the dissemination of propaganda.