Hyderabad, March 24 -- Telangana BJP has strongly criticised the Congress government for introducing the 'Hate Speech' Bill and the 'Rohit Vemula Act,' calling both proposals "politically motivated" and aimed at silencing opposition voices rather than fostering communal harmony.

The party also pointed out that controversies surrounding Rohit Vemula's caste identity have been widely debated in the past.

State BJP Chief Spokesperson and Media In-charge NV Subash questioned the very need for introducing a new hate speech law and an additional SC/ST-related legislation when robust provisions already exist within the Indian legal framework to deal with hate speech, incitement, and untouchability.

"This raises a fundamental question -- is th...