A viral phone conversation between comedian Kunal Kamra and a Shiv Sena supporter has gained widespread attention on social media. In the lively 53-second clip, Kamra playfully corrects the caller's mistake about Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, whom Kamra had previously joked about in his stand-up show. The conversation takes a sudden turn when the caller starts abusing and threatening Kamra, referring to the recent vandalism of the studio where Kamra's show was filmed.
During a comedy show, Kunal Kamra criticized Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde through a Bollywood parody song, triggering a backlash and sparking a debate on freedom of expression. Despite facing massive backlash, Kamra has stated that he does not regret his actions and will only apologize if instructed by courts. Shiv Sena has filed a complaint against Kamra and 12 party leaders were arrested for vandalism at the show's venue.
In a fiery speech, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray called for an apology from comedian Kunal Kamra, before questioning whether Eknath Shinde, the Minister of Urban Development and RE Development, was a traitor or a thief. Thackeray also demanded action against Shinde and criticised the BJP's handling of the Mumbai roads scandal. Meanwhile, he defended Kamra's freedom of expression and denounced the vandalism carried out by a rival faction of Shiv Sena.
Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray has come out in defense of stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who was arrested for labeling deputy chief minister a traitor. Thackeray stated that Kamra was only expressing his views and that calling a 'gaddar' a 'gaddar' is not an attack. He also demanded compensation for the damage caused at Kamra's show venue, which was ransacked by Shiv Sena workers.
The row over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's recent remarks has led to several political figures, including Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan and Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs, speaking out in support of his freedom of expression. Ms Bachchan questioned the restrictions placed on speech in the country, while Mr Sawant defended Mr Kamra's comedy special, Naya Bharat as accurate and called for action against those who vandalised the venue where his show was filmed. The controversy has sparked conversations and debates about the limits of freedom of speech and the role of criticism in democracy.
Twelve members of the Yuva Sena, the youth wing of Shiv Sena, were arrested for disrupting a comedy show and damaging property. The incident was sparked by stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's alleged derogatory remarks against Eknath Shinde, leader of Shiv Sena. While Shiv Sena defended Kamra's comments and accused him of being a "traitor," the opposition alliance criticized the party and their government for failing to maintain law and order.
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora has condemned comedian Kunal Kamra's recent mocking of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, stating that Kamra and others like him have been hired by the political elites to distract from crucial issues, such as the Disha Salian case. Deora also highlights the irony of Kamra's elitist language, as leaders from humble backgrounds have risen to power in India. He further questions the selective outrage of Congress and opposition leaders, citing examples of threats and violence against journalists and individuals critical of them. In response to Kamra's show, Shiv Sena workers vandalised the venue, leading to police questioning.
Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray came to the defense of comedian Kunal Kamra and his recent remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Thackeray stated that there was nothing wrong in calling someone a 'gaddar' (traitor) if it is true. Additionally, Aditya Thackeray questioned the violence at the Mumbai studio where Kamra's show was shot and called for an end to such actions. The controversy has sparked a heated debate on the issue of freedom of speech and criticism towards political leaders.
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Comedian Kunal Kamra's stand-up act at a show in Mumbai's Khar area has caused a stir as he took a dig at the state's political scenario, specifically targeting Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde. Kamra's parody song and use of the term 'gaddar' (traitor) in his act sparked controversy and drew criticism from members of Shiv Sena. However, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has defended Kamra's right to express his opinion and pointed out that the attack on him was not carried out by Shiv Sena workers.