Karnataka Hate Speech Bill Row: BJP Leader Noticed Before Governor's Nod
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News18•29-01-2026, 11:59
Karnataka Hate Speech Bill Row: BJP Leader Noticed Before Governor's Nod
- •BJP leader Vikas Puttur received a police notice under the proposed Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, before it became law.
- •The notice, issued by Chikkamagaluru district police, warned Puttur against inciting hatred at a Hindu Samajotsava procession in Tarikere.
- •The Opposition BJP accused the Congress government of misusing an unenforceable law to target Hindu organizations and opposition leaders.
- •Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara admitted the notice was wrongly issued under a bill not yet assented by the Governor.
- •The Bill, passed by the Assembly in December, defines hate speech and proposes stringent punishments, but awaits the Governor's approval to become law.
Why It Matters: A BJP leader was issued a notice under Karnataka's unapproved Hate Speech Bill, sparking a political controversy.
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