Speech prepared by government had factually misleading propaganda; Speaker behaved in a partisan manner: Annamalai

Speech prepared by government had factually misleading propaganda; Speaker behaved in a partisan manner: Annamalai

BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai on Tuesday alleged that the speech prepared by the Tamil Nadu government for Governor’s Address in the Assembly had factually misleading propaganda and accused the Speaker of partisan behaviour. Addressing journalists after inaugurating the party’s campaign office for Chennai North parliamentary constituency, he said that he viewed Governor R.N. … Read more

Thrikkakara municipality to open free physiotherapy, speech therapy clinics for children

Thrikkakara municipality to open free physiotherapy, speech therapy clinics for children

The Thrikkakara municipality is planning to set up free physiotherapy and speech therapy clinics for children in three government and aided schools. To begin with, the first such clinic will turn operational at the Padamugal Government Upper Primary School later this month. The municipality has set apart ₹3 lakh for the proposed clinic. Besides, therapists … Read more

Activist files complaint at Salem court against T.N. BJP president for provocative speech

Activist files complaint at Salem court against T.N. BJP president for provocative speech

Activist V. Piyush has urged the Salem court to register an FIR under the appropriate sections and render justice | Photo Credit: LAKSHMI NARAYANAN E Salem-based activist V. Piyush filed a private complaint at the Judicial Magistrate Court No. 4 on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, demanding action against BJP State president K. Annamalai for reportedly issuing threats and making provocative statements. In his complaint, … Read more

T.N. sanctions prosecution of Annamalai for hate speech

T.N. sanctions prosecution of Annamalai for hate speech

The Tamil Nadu government has accorded sanction to prosecute BJP State president K. Annamalai for his “hate speech” against a “Christian Missionary NGO”, based on a legal opinion from the State Public Prosecutor (SPP) of the Madras High Court. According to a government order (G.O.), the legal opinion was sought based on a petition filed … Read more

BJP’s team of lawyers to examine alleged curbs on free speech in Karnataka

BJP’s team of lawyers to examine alleged curbs on free speech in Karnataka

BJP has accused the Congress government in Karnataka of targeting people who are active on social media and mediapersons. | Photo Credit: Illustration by Satheesh Vellinezhi The BJP has formed a State-level team of advocates to look into alleged violation of freedom of expression by the Congress government in Karnataka.  On September 3, MLC and … Read more

Chhattisgarh police serve notice on BJP functionaries for hate speech

Chhattisgarh police serve notice on BJP functionaries for hate speech

The Chhattisgarh police have called at least eight BJP functionaries, including spokespersons and the IT Cell in-charge of the State unit, for questioning in connection with alleged hate speeches posted by them on social media.  Taking cognisance of a complaint by the ruling Congress, in which the complainants had objected to terms like “Bhupesh ka Jihadgad” … Read more

Tamil Nadu Budget 2023 Live Updates | Finance Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan begins Budget speech

Tamil Nadu Budget 2023 Live Updates | Finance Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan begins Budget speech

T.N. Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan to present State Budget Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan is set to present the Budget for 2023-24 in the State Legislative Assembly in Chennai. The Finance Minister would also present the vote on account for the first few months of 2023-24 and the final supplementary estimates for 2022-23 in … Read more

Paresh Rawal apologises for ‘cook fish for Bengalis’ remark during Gujarat campaign speech

Paresh Rawal apologises for ‘cook fish for Bengalis’ remark during Gujarat campaign speech

Paresh Rawal. File | Photo Credit: PTI Veteran actor Paresh Rawal on December 2 apologised for his statement linking gas cylinders, Bengalis and fish during a campaign speech in Gujarat, saying his reference was to illegal Bangladeshis and Rohingyas. The apology came after a huge backlash from the Bengali community and some others on social … Read more

Don’t wait for complaints to act against hate speech, Supreme Court tells police

Don’t wait for complaints to act against hate speech, Supreme Court tells police

The Court said that action should be taken against hate speeches irrespective of religion so that the secular nature of the nation is preserved. The Court said that action should be taken against hate speeches irrespective of religion so that the secular nature of the nation is preserved. The Supreme Court, on October 21, 2022, … Read more