Eshwarappa urges Governor not to give assent to hate speech Bill

Key Points

1. Former Deputy Chief Minister K.S. Eshwarappa urged the Governor not to assent to the hate speech bill.
2. The bill was passed by both Houses of the State legislature.
3. Eshwarappa claims the bill would take away the rights of common people.
4. He compared the bill's implications to the Emergency.
5. Eshwarappa alleges the bill targets pro-Hindu leaders and organizations.
6. The press conference was held on December 22, 2025.