Congress leader welcomes Bill against hate speech, criticises BJP leaders for opposing it
Ayanur Manjunath, former legislator and Congress leader, welcomed the passage of a hate speech prevention bill in the Karnataka legislature. He criticized BJP leaders for objecting to the law, claiming they fear losing the opportunity to make hateful speeches. He emphasized that the bill aims to promote peace and harmony and should be embraced by all.
7 JAN 2026
— BBC
Karnataka is developing a new law to address hate speech and crimes, aiming to curb its impact on communal tensions.
11 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
The Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill has not been returned by the Governor, leaving its fate uncertain.
12 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
The BJP delegation petitioned the Karnataka Governor, urging intervention in deteriorating law and order, police corruption, and the potential suppression of dissent through the Hate Speech and Hate Crime Bill.
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