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K'taka Cabinet to clear tough new hate speech bill today; Home Minister denies targeting BJP

IANS | December 04, 2025 02:43 PM

BENGALURU: The Karnataka cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is set to take up a controversial bill on Thursday aimed at curbing hate speech and related offences during its meeting on Thursday.

Speaking to reporters here, Home Minister G. Parameshwara confirmed the move and clarified that the legislation was not designed to target the Bharatiya Janata Party or its leaders.

Parameshwara said, “The bill regarding the prevention of hate speech and related matters will come before the cabinet today. It will be discussed, and a decision will be taken. If the decision is favourable, the bill may be introduced during the winter session.”

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