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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Announces Anti-Hate Speech Law, Challenges Amit Shah

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced plans to introduce a stringent act to curb hate speech in the upcoming Assembly session. He defended the 4% reservation for minorities, challenging Union Home Minister Amit Shah to cancel it, and credited this policy to former CM YS Rajasekhara Reddy. Reddy highlighted the crucial support from minority communities in his and the Congress party's electoral victories. He also appealed for unity and emphasized that maintaining peace is essential for attracting investments and national development.

Key Points: Telangana CM Plans Law to Curb Hate Speech, Highlights Minority Support

  • New law to curb hate speech
  • Defense of 4% Muslim reservation
  • Challenge to Amit Shah
  • Credit to minority support for election wins
  • Emphasis on education for minorities
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announces plan to curb hate speech, highlights minority support and development initiatives

CM Revanth Reddy announces a new act against hate speech, details minority reservation push, and challenges Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

"The country cannot develop because of one person alone. No one can remain in power forever. - CM Revanth Reddy"

Hyderabad, February 6

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has said the state government will bring an act to curb hate speech in the upcoming Assembly session.

The Chief Minister emphasised that stringent laws should be enforced to prevent hate speech and maintain peace and tranquillity in the country, according to an official CMO release.

Participating in a programme in Hyderabad on Thursday, the Chief Minister said that the Congress party fought for the country's independence and that the role of the Jamiat organisation in the country's development, with the participation of majority and minority communities, was commendable.

Thanking the organisation for its support in his election from the Malkajgiri Lok Sabha constituency and during the state assembly elections, the CM dared Union Home Minister Amit Shah to come to power in Telangana in the next elections. "It was the BRS that helped the BJP increase its vote share in the Lok Sabha elections."

The CM remembered the support he received from Hindus and Muslims in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. The Congress MPs, including him, fought alongside Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi against PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Stating that the Congress government was formed in Telangana with the support of minorities, CM Revanth Reddy said the government was ready to provide details of the Muslim population to the Supreme Court, if required, in the pending 4 per cent reservation case in the Apex court. The data was already collected during last year's caste census. The Chief Minister challenged Amit Shah to cancel the 4 per cent reservation for Muslims.

The CM noted that YS Rajasekhara Reddy provided four per cent reservations to minorities in the state. "We will strive to ensure that the four per cent reservation for minorities is implemented strictly. Many people got jobs because of the reservations given by the Congress government."

The Chief Minister stressed that minorities should prioritise education.

CM Revanth Reddy also highlighted that the Congress party has given political opportunities to many minority leaders. Leaders like Salman Khurshid and Ahmed Patel rose to the top of the national party.

"We also gave MLA tickets to Azharuddin and Shabbir Ali and many political opportunities to minority leaders wherever possible. 8 corporate posts were given to minorities. Even though Azharuddin lost the elections, the minority leader was given an opportunity as an MLC and made him a minister."

Appealing to minorities to support Muslim candidates in the municipal elections, the Chief Minister asserted that everyone must work together to move the country forward.

Maintaining peace and law and order are essential for attracting investments. "The country cannot develop because of one person alone. No one can remain in power forever," the CM said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While the intent is good, I'm wary of any law that could be misused to curb free speech. The definition of "hate speech" must be crystal clear and applied equally to all, not just political opponents. Hope they get the drafting right.
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Aditya G
The focus on education for minorities is the key point here. Reservations can open doors, but only quality education and skills ensure long-term success. That should be the priority for any government.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the direct challenge to Amit Shah on reservations. The political battle in Telangana is heating up. But ultimately, will this law and these promises translate into actual, on-ground harmony and development for all citizens?
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Karthik V
He's right that no one person can develop the country alone. It requires everyone's participation. But the speech feels heavily political, aimed at the upcoming elections. Actions matter more than words. Let's see the actual bill and its implementation.
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Meera T
Appealing for votes along community lines in the municipal elections, even while talking about unity, sends a mixed signal. True leadership is about rising above identity politics and working for every Telanganite, regardless of background.

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