The Telangana Assembly referred the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2026 to a select Committee after objections from BJP, AIMIM and CPI members. The government said the law aims to address emerging challenges while ensuring protection and redress for victims
BJP MLAs have filed a formal complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer against Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of intimidating voters in Jubilee Hills by threatening to withdraw welfare schemes. They also criticised his remarks on a Pakistan attack, calling them inflammatory and disrespectful to Indian soldiers.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, former Minister T Harish Rao, BJP Floor leader A Maheswar Reddy and others participated in the meeting.
