BJP Blames Congress Govt for Stifling Free Speech After Playwright Attacked Over Gandhi Play

A playwright in Karnataka was assaulted after presenting a drama about Mahatma Gandhi, sparking a political backlash. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has publicly accused the Congress-led state government of stifling free speech and failing to protect artists. The incident occurred in the state of Karnataka, though the exact location and details of the attack have not been fully disclosed. The BJP has called for an investigation into the assault and urged the government to take stronger measures to safeguard creative expression. No official response from the Congress government has been reported as of now.