Kabir further apologised for his 2024 remarks, alleging that he was compelled to deliver the speech at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's direction. He said that he never hated Hindus.
The Rouse Avenue court issued notice to Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge in a revision against the rejection of a complaint against him. Tis Hazari court had rejected a complaint alleging hate speech by Kharge in an election rally in Karnataka in April 2023.
Speaking to reporters, Parameshwara said the government has informed the governor about the bill and that if he seeks any further clarification, it will be provided.
"Their only aim is to spread hatred in the country, to destroy love, to polarise society, to strangle the constitution, and to distract people. That's why they target Muslims every day and spew this kind of nonsense," Pathan told ANI.
Taking to X, Tagore, on Thursday, said, "Calling Superstar Shah Rukh Khan a 'traitor' is an attack on India's pluralism. Hate cannot define nationalism. RSS must stop poisoning society."
"It is unfortunate that MK Stalin is using the day of this festival to poison minds against Modi. Look where it is coming from. It is MK Stalin's party, which is known for abusing Sanatan Dharma. I find it extremely ironic that Stalin, who has abused Sanatan Dharma and called it all sorts
"When a few right-wing violent groups, acting in the name of the majority, indulge in attacks and riots, even as the Prime Minister participates in Christmas celebrations, it sends a disturbing message to the nation," Stalin posted on X.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah, following the passage of the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill, 2025, in both Houses of the state legislature, accused the BJP of making provocative speeches and claimed the reason behind the party's opposition to the law.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, reacting to the BJP's opposition to the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill, 2025, alleged that the BJP is politicising the issue and asserted that the bill does not intend to target any specific individual.
BJP leader Prakash Reddy, reacting to the potential introduction of the Hate Speech Bill by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, alleged that the bill is aimed at protecting a single community and expressed concern that, under the influence of AIMIM, it could be misused by the system.<
Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, on Saturday said that speaking "bad words" about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also "hate speech" as he opposed the hate speech bill passed in the Karnataka Assembly.