Former Kerala MLA PC George gets bail in hate speech case hours after arrest

Senior Kerala politician PC George, who was arrested by police on Sunday for his alleged controversial remarks against Muslims, was granted bail by a Magisterial court in Thiruvananthapuram.

The senior politician’s arrest was formally recorded after he was brought to Thiruvananthapuram via road from his residence and thereafter, he was produced before a duty magistrate who granted him bail.

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After he was granted bail, George told reporters outside the court that he has been asked by the magistrate not to interfere with the investigation, not to influence witnesses or make any hate speeches or get involved in any controversies.

He also said that he had said in his speech that he does not want the support or vote of radical groups, of any religion, who do not love the country.

How does that make me someone against any religion, he asked. He also alleged that his…

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