Will Telangana government introduce the Hate Speech and CURE Bills this session?
Whether the Congress government will introduce the Telangana Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026 and the Telangana Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) Bill, 2026 in the ensuing monsoon session has become a subject of political debate.City & Local Guides
With both Bills drawing objections from political parties and various sections of society, questions remain over whether the government can secure enough support to get them passed.
In March this year, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar introduced the Telangana Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026 in the Assembly on behalf of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Following objections and suggestions from members across party lines, the Assembly referred the Bill to a select committee on March 30.Telangana political news
Besides the BRS, BJP and AIMIM, the Congress ally CPI also opposed the Bill. CPI member Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao demanded that it be withdrawn, questioning provisions that could hold an entire political party accountable for statements made by an individual member.
Although the Bill was referred to a select committee in March, the committee was constituted only on July 7 under the chairmanship of Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar. It has been asked to submit its report before the conclusion of the 2026 monsoon session and held its first meeting on Saturday.
The committee has assured stakeholders that it will consider feedback from political parties and other sections while finalising the draft. However, political circles are debating whether the government can address the earlier objections and secure Opposition support, particularly after criticism over the State government’s arrests of individuals for posting or sharing content against the government on social media.Campaigns & Elections
The Telangana Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) draft Bill, 2026 has also attracted objections from various sections, especially over the proposed property tax structure and the methodology for the valuation of land and buildings.
Public policy expert Donthi Narasimha Reddy, in his feedback on the draft Bill, pointed out that the government had not constituted the Telangana State Property Tax Board mandated under Section 105 of the Telangana Municipalities Act, 2019.
He said the Board should be constituted within six months of the Act coming into force, with clearly defined composition, functions and powers, and that the proposed amendments should be placed before it for recommendations.
With both Bills drawing objections from political parties and various sections of society, questions remain over whether the government can secure enough support to get them passed.
In March this year, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar introduced the Telangana Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026 in the Assembly on behalf of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Following objections and suggestions from members across party lines, the Assembly referred the Bill to a select committee on March 30.Telangana political news
Besides the BRS, BJP and AIMIM, the Congress ally CPI also opposed the Bill. CPI member Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao demanded that it be withdrawn, questioning provisions that could hold an entire political party accountable for statements made by an individual member.
Although the Bill was referred to a select committee in March, the committee was constituted only on July 7 under the chairmanship of Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar. It has been asked to submit its report before the conclusion of the 2026 monsoon session and held its first meeting on Saturday.
The committee has assured stakeholders that it will consider feedback from political parties and other sections while finalising the draft. However, political circles are debating whether the government can address the earlier objections and secure Opposition support, particularly after criticism over the State government’s arrests of individuals for posting or sharing content against the government on social media.Campaigns & Elections
The Telangana Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) draft Bill, 2026 has also attracted objections from various sections, especially over the proposed property tax structure and the methodology for the valuation of land and buildings.
Public policy expert Donthi Narasimha Reddy, in his feedback on the draft Bill, pointed out that the government had not constituted the Telangana State Property Tax Board mandated under Section 105 of the Telangana Municipalities Act, 2019.
He said the Board should be constituted within six months of the Act coming into force, with clearly defined composition, functions and powers, and that the proposed amendments should be placed before it for recommendations.