BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the proposed Hate Speech Bill, saying the Congress should first restrain its own leaders. He also alleged increasing censorship of social media, defended freedom of expression and questioned claims made on several political issues
The Karnataka Cabinet is set to consider a stringent new hate speech and hate crimes bill, with Home Minister G. Parameshwara insisting it is not aimed at the BJP. The proposed legislation, expected to face opposition pushback, may be introduced in the winter session
