PM’s hate speech: CPM to approach Supreme Court

New Delhi: In the ongoing hearings concerning hate speech allegations filed by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM), senior leader Brinda Karat's legal representative is poised to raise the issue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s purported hate speech in the Supreme Court.

Despite opposition parties previously voicing concerns about the PM's alleged hate speech to the Election Commission, no action was taken. 

Brinda had filed a complaint at Delhi's Mandir Marg police station, urging that a case be registered against Modi for hate speech. However, the police reportedly declined to accept the complaint.

It is in this context that the CPM has opted to approach the Supreme Court. Brinda Karat's lawyer has indicated plans to address the matter during court proceedings scheduled for today (Tuesday).

Several petitions concerning hate speech are slated for hearing before a bench presided over by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, including Brinda’s petition.

Brinda is also a party in a related case concerning hate speech. The court is expected to deliberate on the case, including her petition, on Tuesday. During the proceedings, the focus will be on Modi's alleged remarks targeting a Muslim community during a speech in Rajasthan, with a call for action against the PM.