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Karnataka Hate Speech Bill Faces Opposition; Activist Girish Bharadwaj Urges President To Withhold Assent

BENGALURU: A fresh political and constitutional debate has erupted over the proposed Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, with social activist Girish Bharadwaj formally urging the President of India to withhold assent, alleging that the legislation is vague, overbroad and susceptible to political misuse. The development comes after the Governor of Karnataka Continue reading Karnataka Hate Speech Bill Faces Opposition; Activist Girish Bharadwaj Urges President To Withhold Assent The post Karnataka Hate Speech Bill Faces Opposition; Activist Girish Bharadwaj Urges President To Withhold Assent appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .