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Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra is at the center of a political controversy in Mumbai after a satirical segment from his comedy special targeted Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, drawing the ire of Shiv Sena workers and triggering a police case. The issue escalated after Kamra shared a video that not only mocked the Sena leader but also showed visuals of Shiv Sena workers vandalizing the Habitat Comedy Club in Khar, where the special was filmed. Key Highlights:What Sparked the Controversy?Violence at Habitat Comedy ClubRahool Kanal’s Statement: “Picture Abhi Baaki Hai”Kunal Kamra RespondsLegal and Political ImplicationsMumbai's Comedy Scene Under Pressure What Sparked the Controversy? In his comedy show, Kamra performed a parody of the iconic motivation...

In a recent development, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has expressed strong disapproval of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) decision to nominate a candidate for the Rajya Sabha (RS) seat. Thackeray contends that this move is perceived as a disrespectful gesture towards the martyred soldiers. Uddhav Thackeray's Perspective Thackeray, the leader of the Shiv Sena, voiced his concerns, asserting that the selection of the RS nominee by the BJP is inappropriate in the context of the sacrifices made by the country's soldiers. He sees it as a failure on the part of the ruling party to uphold the honor and memory of those who laid down their lives for the nation. Critique of Nomination The Maharashtra Chief Minister went on to elaborate on why he views the nomination...

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Comedian Kunal Kamra Faces Political Heat Over Satirical Song Targeting Eknath Shinde

BJP Disrespects Martyred Soldiers: Uddhav Thackeray’s Critique On Chavan’s RS Nomination