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BJP MLA Harish Punja has been charged for a provocative speech during a religious event in Mangaluru, Karnataka. The complaint alleges that Punja made derogatory remarks against the Muslim community, potentially inciting communal hatred and disturbing religious harmony. The case was registered under sections 196 and 352(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita, the new Indian criminal code.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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