Karnataka Legislative Assembly passes hate speech bill
The bill raises concerns about potential misuse and suppression of free speech.
The Legislative Assembly in Karnataka passed a bill on preventing hate speech and hate crimes. The bill, introduced by Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara, aims to curb the dissemination of hateful content and punish perpetrators with imprisonment ranging from one to seven years. However, the passage was met with protest from members of the Opposition led by Leader of Opposition R. Ashok, who argued that the bill infringes on freedom of speech. The bill will cover communication in public view through various mediums and aims to prevent hate crimes.
23 DEC 2025
— 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.
24 DEC 2025
— The Hindu
BJP stages protest over Hate Speech Bill
26 DEC 2025
— The Hindu
BJP members in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, protested against the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2025, demanding its withdrawal.
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