Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: IE
Context: According to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), a total of 107 Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) in India have hate speech cases against them.
- The analysis was based on self-sworn affidavits submitted by lawmakers and candidates in the last five years.
Key Findings:
- These cases are distributed across various states, with Uttar Pradesh having the highest number of MPs with such cases, followed by Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Karnataka, and Telangana, among others.
- The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has the highest number of MPs with hate speech cases, with 22 of its members being mentioned. Other political parties, such as the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), AIMIM, DMK, and others, also have lawmakers with hate speech cases against them.
Hate speech is any form of expression that intends to vilify, humiliate, or incite hatred against a group or individual based on inherent characteristics. Hate speech can include Public speech, Writing, and Nonverbal communication.
