Ready to provide clarification to Guv on Hate Speech Bills, says Parameshwara

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said the government is ready to provide any clarification to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill awaiting his assent. 

"We have already informed the Governor and have provided him with all kinds of explanations. If he seeks more clarification, then we will give



that to him," Parameshwara told reporters here.

Explaining the bill, the minister said this is a bill that has been brought with foresight. "It is against those who create confusion in society by making unwanted statements. Plus, there are fallouts of such statements. It impacts society. Hence, we brought the bill after discussing it extensively," he added.