Hate Speech Bill passed in Council after over six hours of debate, amid BJP protest
The Karnataka Legislative Council passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, after a six-hour debate that saw heated arguments between the ruling party and the opposition. Home Minister G. Parameshwara argued for the bill's necessity citing Supreme Court observations on hate speech's negative impacts. BJP members opposed the bill, with some demanding its withdrawal or referral to a committee. The bill was passed despite protests from opposition members who accused the ruling party of authoritarianism and demanded an apology from a minister.
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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