BJP exploring options to block hate speech law in Karnataka, while Telangana plans its own

Karnataka Hate Speech Bill: Governor urged to withhold assent

Bengaluru: The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, a right-wing organisation, has urged Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to withhold assent to a bill aimed at curbing hate speech and hate crime, terming it “unconstitutional” and a “serious threat” to freedom of speech and religious liberty. In a memorandum, the representatives of the organisation and other outfits opposed the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, and warned …

BJP exploring options to block hate speech law in Karnataka, while Telangana plans its own

Karnataka's BJP is strategizing to prevent the new hate speech bill from becoming law, fearing it could be used against opposition leaders. Senior lawmakers plan to petition the Governor and explore legal avenues, citing judicial precedents.

Hate Speech Bill curtails freedom of speech: BJP

Mysore/Mysuru: BJP activists, led by city BJP President and former MLA L. Nagendra, staged a protest near the Mini Vidhana Soudha in Nazarbad this morning, opposing the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill-2025 and demanding its immediate withdrawal. Addressing protesters, Nagendra said the Bill, passed in the Assembly, was aimed at depriving citizens of their fundamental rights. He alleged that the Bill violated the Constitution by curtai…

Hindutva group wanted K’ntka governor to withhold hate speech bill

The group claimed that the bill is “unconstitutional” and a “serious threat” to freedom of speech and religious liberty

Hate Speech Bill: Only those who indulge in provocative speeches are opposing: K’taka CM

Mysuru (Karnataka), Dec 22 (IANS) Commenting on the controversy surrounding the Hate Speech Regulation Bill, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said only those who make provocative speeches are opposing the Bill,… Continue reading Hate Speech Bill: Only those who indulge in provocative speeches are opposing: K’taka CM The post Hate Speech Bill: Only those who indulge in provocative speeches are opposing: K’taka CM first appeared on Australia …

Hindu outfit urges Karnataka governor to withhold assent to anti-hate speech bill

Bengaluru, Dec 21 (PTI) The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, a right-wing organisation, on Sunday urged Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to withhold assent to a bill aimed at curbing hate speech and hate crime, terming it "unconstitutional" and a "serious threat" to freedom of speech and religious liberty.In a memorandum, the representatives of the organisation and other outfits opposed the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill,…