Telangana to bring anti-hate speech bill; BJP vows to oppose bill
BJP State President N Ramachander Rao said that the bill is being brought in to harass BJP workers.
Hyderabad: Telangana BJP President N Ramachander Rao vowed to oppose the anti-hate speech bill that CM Revanth Reddy’s government is inclined to introduce in the state Legislative Assembly, modelled after the bill introduced by Congress government in Karnataka.
He accused the Congress of indulging in hate campaign against Sanatan Dharma. Isn’t it hate speech when the CM makes comments about Hindu gods and says "Congress means Muslims and Muslims means Congress?” He further stated that the law is being brought in only to harass BJP workers.
Revanth Reddy: Minorities have equal rights to welfare
Speaking at Christmas celebrations held at LB Stadium in the city, the chief minister said that his government is committed to safeguarding minority rights and ensuring their welfare.
"Like Karnataka, we will bring in a strong anti-hate speech law to make sure all faiths are respected. Minorities have equal rights to welfare,” he said.
The CM further said that his government is implementing measures to uphold religious freedom and has acted decisively to curb communal hatred since they came into power.
He reiterated all the welfare initiatives implemented by his government, including housing for poor, free RTC bus travel for women, free electricity for 50 lakh families among others.
Referring to December as a miracle month, he extended Christmas greetings to the Christian community.
Congress slams BRS:
Launching a scathing attack on the BRS, the CM in his speech termed former CM KCR and his son KTR as ‘financial terrorists who raped Telangana’s economy’. He further accused them of pushing the state into Rs 8 lakh crore debt trap through financial irregularities.