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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
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC attacks minister Nitesh Rane over 'divisive' remarks
Speaking in the state legislative council, Parab also took a dig at Rane for "projecting himself as the protector of Hindu religion", and said he cannot dictate people what they should eat
25 March,2025 10:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
People are giving more attention to Kunal Kamra than he deserves: Uday Samant
Speaking to ANI, Samant challenged Kamra to come to Maharashtra and speak his mind rather than making comments from the comfort of Pondicherry
25 March,2025 10:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
To vent anger, Sena workers put up Kamra's picture outside public toilet
Kunal Kamra's parody song targeting party chief and Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has sparked a raging anger amongst many in the country which lead to Shiv Sena youth wing activists put up a photograph of Kamra outside a public toilet in Indore on Tuesday
25 March,2025 09:37 PM IST | Indore | mid-day online correspondent
Lok Sabha: Shiv Sena MP demands ban on comedy platforms promoting hate speech
Stand-up comedy platforms that promote hate speech and create societal tension should be banned, demanded Shiv Sena member Dhairyasheel Mane in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, amid a fiery controversy over comedian Kunal Kamra's remarks on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
25 March,2025 08:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kunal Kamra reveals getting over 500 threat calls from Shiv Sena workers
Now, with Kunal Kamra facing heavy criticism, the stand-up comedian, who had already put out his statement earlier, has given a fresh reaction to the threats he is receiving
25 March,2025 06:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kunal Kamra won't bow down before anyone: Sanjay Raut
The comedian has kicked up a major political storm for taking a jibe at Shinde's political career in his show by modifying the lyrics of a popular Hindi movie song
25 March,2025 06:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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
Kunal Kamra row: Stand-up comic summoned by Khar Police over Shinde remarks
The controversy arose after Kamra allegedly made critical remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in his latest stand-up special. Following this, Shiv Sena workers vandalised the Mumbai venue where the stand-up comedian had performed
25 March,2025 01:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BJP-Sena alliance collapsed over four assembly seats in 2014, says CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has revealed that the BJP and Shiv Sena parted ways in 2014 over a dispute concerning four assembly seats. He stated that while he supported maintaining the alliance, senior BJP leaders had other plans
25 March,2025 01:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent