Mangaluru (PTI): Defending the police action against RSS leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that an FIR would be registered against anyone delivering hate speeches.

He warned that strict action would be taken against those attempting to create division, spread hatred, or disturb social harmony.

"Whoever it may be, if they make a hate speech, a First Information Report will be registered against them. We will book cases against all those who try to create a rift in society, spread hate, and create unrest among people," Siddaramaiah told reporters here when asked about the case against Bhat.

"He (Bhat) has spoken very badly about women," the chief minister added.

A case was registered against Bhat by the Puttur Rural Police for allegedly

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