There is a tremendous stir in the politics of Maharashtra at this time. The conflict between the famous stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) has now intensified. The controversy erupted when Kamra sarcasted Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde in her show. After this comment, Shiv Sena activists vandalized Mumbai’s Habitat Comedy Club.
However, instead of bowing to the controversy, Kamra released a new video and gave a befitting reply to the Shiv Sena.
Kamra Ka Pattar: Hum Hogi Kangal’s song tightened
Kunal Kamra shared a video and targeted Shinde faction and Shiv Sena workers. In this video, he is seen singing ‘Hum Hoga Kangal, Ek Din…’.
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Through this song, he took a sarcasm on the attitude of Shiv Sena.
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The video also featured clippings of sabotage by Shiv Sena activists.
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Also, he also mentioned Nathuram Godse and Asaram Bapu in the video, which led to the dispute even more.
Mumbai Police action: Notice issued to Kamra
The Mumbai Police has issued a notice to Kunal Kamra for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Shinde.
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The police have asked Kamra to appear at Khar police station.
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An official informed that an investigation has been started against him.
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However, the police have not yet shared more information related to the case.
Kamra refuses apologizes
Despite the violence of Shiv Sena workers and the displeasure of the government, Kunal Kamra refused to withdraw from her statement.
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He clearly said that he would not apologize for the comments made about Eknath Shinde.
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He condemned the vandalism of the Comedy Club in Mumbai and called it an attack on freedom of expression.
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According to Kamra, it is not wrong to take sarcasm in comedy, but violence about it is against democracy.
What was the whole matter?
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Kunal Kamra took a sarcasm at Eknath Shinde in one of his stand-up act.
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During this show, he used the word ‘traitor’ for Shinde.
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After the video went viral, supporters of the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) vandalized the Comedy Club.
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Subsequently, a police case was registered against Kamra and he was called by the police for questioning.
Discussion on political and social media
There is also a tremendous debate on social media on this matter.
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Kamra’s supporters say that comedy should have freedom to take sarcasm.
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At the same time, Shinde supporters are calling it “highly humiliating and political attack”.
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Many people say that political celebrities should make a habit of tolerating criticism.
Now what next?
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The investigation of the case registered against Kunal Kamra is going on, and the police may take further action.
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Whether or not there will be any action on the sabotage taken by the workers of Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), it will also be seen.