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Nazia Elahi Khan faces multiple FIRs over alleged hate speech
A viral podcast featuring alleged derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad has placed Nazia Elahi Khan at the centre of nationwide controversy, triggering multiple FIRs, police complaints and protests across several states. The episode has also renewed scrutiny of her record of alleged communal hate speech through speeches, campaigns and online interventions
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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
Muslims and Christians will be wiped out of India by December 31, 2021: BJP leader Rajeshwar Singh
BJP and RSS leader Rajeshwar Singh,has, in an example...
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
EC pulls up BJP Mumbai chief Mangal Prabhat Lodha for communal speech at election rally, issues show-cause notice
The BJP Mumbai Chief had referred to previous instances...
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