India • Jul 02, 2025

Tamil Nadu BJP member arrested for hate speech

Praveenraj, a BJP member from Tamil Nadu, was arrested on July 1 after posting what police called "provocative" content online under the name 'Sanghi Prince.'
He'd been on the run for over two months before being caught and is now in judicial custody.
The posts were linked to a Tamil news report and allegedly risked disturbing religious harmony.

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BJP leader calls arrest politically motivated

BJP's state president Nainar Nagendran slammed the arrest as politically motivated and promised legal help for Praveenraj's family.
Praveenraj himself says police have harassed his family and fears for his safety in custody, suggesting authorities are trying to silence dissent.
Meanwhile, local police have warned people against sharing posts that could stir up tensions.