Karnataka Legislative Assembly passes Hate Speech Bill amid opposition from BJP

Mangalore Today News Network

Bengaluru, December 18, 2025: The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025.

The bill was passed in the Assembly despite an incomplete debate amid uproar from the opposing BJP. Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka even tore the document to register his protest.

Earlier, Home Minister G Parameshwara initiated the discussion on the bill, while Ashoka said under the proposed law, the police would become ’Hitlers’ and infringe upon freedom of expression.

The bill was passed despite an incomplete debate amid uproar from BJP members