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Karnataka passes hate speech bill amid BJP uproar: What is it and how it seeks to penalise hate crimes?

The BJP leaders raised a strong voice against the Karnataka government and opposed the Bill when it was presented by Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara. Speaker UT Khader, however, tabled the Bill and it was accepted.

December 18, 2025 / 16:57 IST
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The Karnataka government tabled the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill amid opposition from BJP leaders in the Legislative Assembly in Belagavi on December 10.
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first published: Dec 18, 2025 04:56 pm

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