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Despite legal promises, hate speech prosecutions in Maharashtra remain paralysed
With over 19 hate speech FIRs stuck in limbo, no reports of further investigations nor arrests, the Mahayuti state government faces criticism for slow (or no) action as communal tensions rise; CJP intensifies legal action and monitoring to curb growing communal violence in Maharashtra; details of the complaints filed by CJP may be read here.
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A saffron robe clad, Uttar Pradesh-based mendicant with venom on his lips!
Bajrang Muni Das, is a repeat offender, who has quickly escaped prosecution in the state, and continues to spew hatred; recently his reported comments mirror a yearlong trend of many north Indian mendicants openly calling for a genocide of Muslims
Kalicharan Maharaj allowed to deliver hate speech in Baramati
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Will Jantar Mantar become the next spot for Hinduvta forces to advance their sectarian agenda as hate speeches continue unabated?
Support pours in for hate monger Suresh Chavhanke, calls for violence against Muslims made
Jantar Mantar, an iconic protest site becomes a hub for hate speech as extremist Hindutva leaders challenge the Supreme Court’s recent directives, warn of ‘bloodshed and sacrifices’ if RSS’ Sudarshan TV chief, Chavhanke arrested
Should repeat hate speeches (Suresh Chavhanke, Nagar, Maharashtra) not be prosecuted?
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CJP has filed a complaint urging action against Chavhanke; he had attacked the Muslim Community, encouraged audience to defy SC orders for peace and restraint
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At an event in Jantar Mantar, he said that Chavhanke is not alone and all Hindus support him for a ‘Hindu Rashtra’
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Despite legal promises, hate speech prosecutions in Maharashtra remain paralysed
With over 19 hate speech FIRs stuck in limbo, no reports of further investigations nor arrests, the Mahayuti state government faces criticism for slow (or no) action as communal tensions rise; CJP intensifies legal action and monitoring to curb growing communal violence in Maharashtra; details of the complaints filed by CJP may be read here.
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