Karnataka Legislative Council Passes Hate Speech Bill 2025

10 UPDATES · 9 DAYS · 18 DEC 2025 — 26 DEC 2025

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Latest · 26 Dec 2025

BJP members in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, protested against the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2025, demanding its withdrawal.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the passage of the hate speech bill in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other legislative actions or political activities by the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara, or the Opposition unless they are direct developments of this specific bill's passage.

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18Dec

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Karnataka Legislative Assembly passes hate speech bill

19Dec

The Hindu

The Karnataka Legislative Council passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, after a six-hour debate.

20Dec

The Hindu

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje criticized the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, and the state's fact-check agency, alleging constitutional violations and political bias.

21Dec

The Hindu

Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao criticized the Congress government's proposed hate speech bill, claiming it targets the party and its supporters.

22Dec

The Hindu

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended his hate speech bill, arguing it was necessary to curb hate speech and promote peace, while dismissing opposition from the BJP.

The Hindu

Home Minister G. Parameshwara met with AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss personal matters, dispelling speculation about a leadership change in Karnataka.

23Dec

The Hindu

BJP leaders and supporters protested the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, claiming it was unconstitutional and would suppress dissent.

The Hindu

The BJP plans to appeal to the Governor to veto the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, citing it as anti-democratic and harmful to freedom of speech.

24Dec

The Hindu

BJP stages protest over Hate Speech Bill

26Dec

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

BJP members in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, protested against the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2025, demanding its withdrawal.

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