Horatti chairs Council proceedings non-stop for over 11 hours
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Why in news
Chairman Basavaraj Horatti presided over a record-breaking 11-hour session of the Legislative Council in Belagavi to debate the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025.
Background
The session lasted from 10:15 am to 10:15 pm on the final day of the Winter Session. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah attended for nearly seven hours to provide clarifications on the bill.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Legislative Council session in Belagavi lasted for 11 hours.
- PostBasavaraj Horatti is the Chairman of the Legislative Council.
- Act / BillThe Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025 was the subject of the prolonged debate.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of legislative oversight and the role of the Legislative Council in deliberating on sensitive social legislation like hate speech prevention.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Legislative scrutiny: Ensuring robust debate on hate speech definitions to balance free speech and public order
- Executive accountability: Role of the Chief Minister in providing direct clarifications during council proceedings
Keywords: Legislative Council · Hate Speech Prevention · Executive Accountability · Legislative Oversight · Winter Session
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