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Under guise of freedom of speech, Kamra exhibiting ill mentality: Minister
The comic has been booked for ridiculing Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, also the head of Shiv Sena, with the term 'traitor' during an act performed in Khar, following which irate Shiv Sainiks ransacked the studio and the hotel in which it is located on the night of March 23
29 March,2025 12:17 AM IST | Pune | PTI
Sudhir Mungantiwar on Kunal Kamra row: Police should make his life a comedy
BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar has criticised comedian Kunal Kamra for his remarks on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, stating that the police should catch Kamra and turn his life into a comedy. Mumbai Police have issued a second summons to Kamra, rejecting his request for more time to appear for questioning
28 March,2025 01:31 PM IST | Mumbai
Shiv Sena (UBT) withdraws motion as Kunal Kamra row escalates
Shiv Sena (UBT) has withdrawn its no-confidence motion against Maharashtra Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde. Meanwhile, stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra faces fresh police summons over his remarks against Deputy CM Eknath Shinde
27 March,2025 09:58 AM IST | Mumbai
Kunal Kamra row: Seema Malik condemns Habitat Club vandalism by Shiv Sena worker
NCP-SP spokesperson Seema Malik has strongly condemned the vandalism of Mumbai’s Habitat Club by Shiv Sena workers, criticising their actions as an unjust response to comedian Kunal Kamra’s performance. According to ANI, she stressed the importance of upholding law and order
27 March,2025 09:49 AM IST | Mumbai
India slams US religious freedom report as ‘biased’
New Delhi described the report as “biased and politically motivated” and said the efforts to “undermine” India’s standing as a beacon of democracy and tolerance will not succeed
27 March,2025 09:15 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Kunal Kamra Row: Mumbai Police to issue second summon today after rejecting plea
The Mumbai Police have rejected comedian Kunal Kamra’s request for an extension and will issue a second summons under BNS Section 35 over his controversial remarks
26 March,2025 12:29 PM IST | Mumbai
Action against Kunal Kamra will follow the law, says Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has reiterated that action against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra will be taken as per the law, as stated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The controversy erupted over Kamra’s remarks about Eknath Shinde, leading to a police case and strong reactions from the Shiv Sena
26 March,2025 09:45 AM IST | Mumbai
Kamra’s satire is like taking a ‘supari’ against someone, says Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has criticised comedian Kunal Kamra's satire, likening it to taking a 'supari(contract)' against someone. He emphasised that while freedom of speech exists, there should be a limit to satire. His comments come after Shiv Sena workers vandalised a comedy venue following Kamra's remarks
25 March,2025 02:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Where is freedom of speech, questions Jaya Bachchan on Kunal Kamra row
The Rajya Sabha lawmaker said, "Where is freedom of speech? There is freedom of action only when there is a ruckus - beat up the opposition, rape women, murder them. What else? You (Eknath Shinde) left your real party and formed another party for power. Isn't that an insult of Balasaheb?"
24 March,2025 03:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
CM Fadnavis pays tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on Shaheed Diwas
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid floral tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev on Shaheed Diwas, honouring their sacrifices for India's freedom. Several national leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers, also remembered the martyrs and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary
23 March,2025 12:29 PM IST | Mumbai