Hate Speeches

Delhi HC to hear plea seeking FIR against Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka, other politicians for alleged hate speech today

The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear on Friday a plea seeking lodging of an FIR against Congress President Sonia Gandhi, ex-president Rahul Gandhi, party general secretary Priyanka Vadra and others for allegedly giving hate speeches

Daily Bulletin: Rahul to campaign in Kerala, Modi in Chhattisgarh and Odisha; SC to hear EC on politicians's 'hate speeches'; day's top stories

Today's top stories: Rahul Gandhi will campaign in Kerala; Narendra Modi will hold rallies in Chhattisgarh and Odisha; Supreme Court will hear the Election Commission's reply on on hate speeches by leaders; and more.

EC bars Yogi Adityanath from campaigning for 72 hours, Mayawati for 48 hours over objectionable remarks

Similarly, another ban was imposed by the poll panel on Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati from campaigning for 48 hours for making "objectionable" statements in political speeches.

Not bothered about getting boxed in 'hate speech' image, focused on carrying out MP's duties, says Asaduddin Owaisi

Owaisi, who was critical of the BJP-led NDA government for its handling of Kashmir and other issues, said many good things had happened in the country whenever coalition governments were in power.

Malaysia gives permanent residency to radical preacher Zakir Naik as 'politicised Islam' takes roots in Kuala Lumpur

When Zakir Naik emerged from a prominent Malaysian mosque last month fans swarmed about him, seeking selfies with the Indian Muslim televangelist

Amit Shah vs Azam Khan: Kutte ka bacha vs Mulla Mulayam

Perhaps two leaders who've managed to stand out when it comes to making totally uncool speeches are BJP's Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party's Azam Khan.

WhatsApp, BBM poke holes into EC diktat on hate speech

Senior poll panel officials confirmed the threat this poses to peaceful conduct and level playing field to all political players.

SC asks law panel to examine if hate speeches can be prohibited

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the law commission to examine the question whether there could be a legal framework to prohibit hate speeches by politicians.

Owaisi speech: Why the time is ripe to clamp down on hate politics

There are indications that India has matured over the last one decade. A few leaders cannot be allowed to reverse the process.