Hate Speech

Brinda Karat seeks review of SC verdict in Thakur-Verma hate speech case

Plea argues the Court wrongly held no cognisable offence was made out without a merits hearing

EC bars hate-mongering BJP leaders from campaigning: Delhi

Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Sahib Singh had made offensive, insensitive and hateful remarks about anti-CAA protesters

Adityanath spews sexist venom, declares “azaadi” slogan as treason in UP

UP CM says it was shameful of opposition parties to put women at the forefront of protests when they don’t even understand anything about CAA

Bengal BJP chief unfazed by 2 FIRs

Dilip Ghosh booked under charges of hate speech on complaints by TMC leaders

Fanning the communal flames

Image Courtesy: thehindu.comIn 2019, there were several instances when...

10 worst hate speeches of 2019

There is no dearth of political figures making controversial or inflammatory statements full of hatred towards certain class of people. India’s hate factory has produced some deplorable hate speeches this year. Here’s a look tat the 10 worst hate speeches of 2019 in India.

BJP’s Kapil Mishra says ‘shoot the traitors’ at pro-CAA rally

This is not the first time he has used hate speech against the minorities

Hate Watch: BJP MLA Raja Singh officially a repeat offender of hate speech

The constant hate monger of BJP, Raja Singh, its MLA from Telangana has been once again charged with an offence of acts intended to outrage religious feelings. While earlier cases filed against him have not deterred him from continuing his diatribe, this one has caught the nation’s attention and has made him the face of hate speech

Bhopal BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Calls Godse ‘Patriot’ Again, Praises Gandhi

Citing illness, Thakur distanced herself from BJP’s 42-day long ‘Gandhi Sankalp Yatra’ from October 2 to November 12.

BJP MP Vinay Katiyar rakes up Kashi, Mathura issue before SC verdict

While both BJP and RSS are mum on the matter, Katiyar is looking to incite anti-minority sentiments

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