Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed the media, discussing Governor Thawarchand Gehlot’s stance on the Hate Speech Bill. Siddaramaiah plans to meet the Governor to provide a detailed explanation of the bill. Additionally, he mentioned the issue of making Malayalam compulsory in schools near Kerala’s border, expressing readiness to protest if needed.
The Chief Minister criticized the BJP for supporting all actions of the Central government, even if unjust to Karnataka. He emphasized that labeling every injustice against Karnataka as justified is a serious offense. Siddaramaiah also responded to Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy’s invitation to discuss the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, asserting the government’s readiness for dialogue or protest if necessary.
In another development, the Karnataka BJP aims to persuade Governor Gehlot on the Hate Speech Bill, arguing that it restricts freedom of speech. Opposition leader R. Ashoka expressed concerns over the bill, stating it could impede free speech and emphasizing the importance of debate in legislative matters.
