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Telangana to Table Hate Speech Bill in Budget Session, CM Revanth Reddy Announces

On this Special Report, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announces the state government's decision to introduce a bill against hate speech. Speaking at a Christmas celebration at Hyderabad's LB Stadium, Reddy stated that the new law will be tabled in the upcoming budget session. He emphasized that 'development and welfare provided to the Christians, Muslims and any other minorities is not anyone's mercy but their right'. The move follows the Karnataka government's recent enactment of the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025. The programme details the political significance of this decision for the Congress-ruled state.

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Congress MLA Phool Singh Baraiya Phool Singh Baraiya: 'Pretty Women Distract Men And Lead To Rape'

On this Special Report, the focus is on the massive political controversy in Madhya Pradesh triggered by Congress MLA Phool Singh Baraiya. The legislator has drawn severe criticism for his derogatory remarks regarding women and backward communities. Baraiya claimed that 'pretty women can distract men and which can lead to their rape' while further asserting that there are no 'pretty women' in the Adivasi, SC, ST, and OBC communities. He went on to suggest that raping a backward woman is considered equal to a 'pilgrimage' in certain scriptures. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has slammed the MLA, accusing him of spreading venom in society and demanding that Rahul Gandhi sack him from the party. The programme examines the backlash against these vulgar comments and the political fallout as leaders from the BJP demand accountability from the Congress leadership.