An Indian state seeks to address hate speech through new legislation

A group of activists gathers outside a government building in Maharashtra, holding banners and chanting slogans in support of new legislation to combat hate speech.

The proposed legislation comes in response to several high-profile cases, including inflammatory speeches made during public rallies and the spread of hate-filled messages on social media platforms. In 2022 alone, Maharashtra recorded over 200 complaints related to hate speech, highlighting the urgent need for effective measures to address this growing issue, as seen in this … Read more