The virulence of hate speech mongering had recently compelled the apex court to make scathing remarks on the government and the media. In the India Legal TV show, hosted by APN channel’s Editor-in-chief Rajshri Rai, an experienced panel of experts analysed the malaise. A report.
Hate speech has become a divisive issue in order to exploit social prejudices for electoral gains. The Supreme Court has come down heavily on TV channels promoting and fanning religious and sectarian hatred as a means of increasing their ratings. Will anything change?