Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Announces Hate Speech Law Modeled on Karnataka Bill; BJP Hits Back

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has announced that his government will introduce a strict anti-hate speech bill in the upcoming assembly session. Modeled on Karnataka’s recently passed legislation, the proposed law promises stern action against those insulting religions or communities. However, the move has sparked a political row, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accusing the Chief Minister of hypocrisy. The opposition cited Revanth Reddy’s earlier controversial remarks on Hindu deities, where he questioned, 'How many deities are there in Hinduism? ... If you get married, there is an unmarried person. If you get married twice, there is another deity.' Critics warn the law could grant sweeping powers to the police and threaten free speech.