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Fadnavis Slams Kunal Kamra Over Remarks on Shinde, Says Freedom of Expression Not Above Decency
Politics

Fadnavis Slams Kunal Kamra Over Remarks on Shinde, Says Freedom of Expression Not Above Decency

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has issued a stern warning against what he termed the misuse of freedom of expression, following controversial remarks by stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra targeting Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. The comments were made during a recent comedy special titled ‘Naya Bharat’, which sparked political outrage and public protest. Speaking in the Maharashtra Assembly on Monday, Fadnavis said,“We appreciate humour and satire. We accept political satire, but we do not accept freedom of expression if it leads to tyranny.” Key Highlights:Fadnavis: “Is This a Political Supari?”Yuva Sena Members Arrested for Venue VandalismOpposition Slams Government for Law and Order BreakdownBackground on the Controversy He described Kamra’s show as “low-quality come...
Kunal Kamra Faces Backlash in Mumbai Over Joke on Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena Workers Vandalise Venue
Celebrity, Politics

Kunal Kamra Faces Backlash in Mumbai Over Joke on Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena Workers Vandalise Venue

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra is at the centre of a political storm in Mumbai after a satirical song targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde went viral, provoking sharp reactions from Shiv Sena leaders. The video, filmed at Hotel Unicontinental in Khar, featured Kamra modifying a song from Dil Toh Pagal Hai with the word "gaddar" (traitor), indirectly mocking Shinde. Key Highlights:Shiv Sena Leaders Threaten KamraSanjay Raut Shares Video, Faces HeatPolice Complaint Likely as Tensions Rise Shiv Sena Leaders Threaten Kamra The parody sparked outrage within the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), with party members issuing serious threats against Kamra. Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske described Kamra as a "contract comedian" and warned, "He shouldn’t have stepped on ...