Comedian Kunal Kamra Summoned by Khar Police Over Remarks on Eknath Shinde; BMC Demolishes Part of Habitat Studio, Shiv Sainiks Protest with Vandalism.
Kunal Kamra: The political atmosphere in Maharashtra has heated up following comedian Kunal Kamra's controversial remarks about the state's Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde. Leaders and workers of the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) have expressed outrage over the statement. The Khar police station in Mumbai has issued a notice to Kamra, summoning him to appear before the police.
BMC Action
On Monday, a BMC team demolished a part of the Habitat Studio in Mumbai. This is the same studio where Kamra performed the controversial show containing the remarks against Eknath Shinde. BMC's action has drawn varied reactions.
Controversy Escalates with Social Media Video
Kunal Kamra posted a video on his social media account, a parody of a song from the Bollywood film "Dil To Pagal Hai," satirizing Eknath Shinde. The video went viral, provoking b reactions from Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) leaders.
Vandalism at Hotel and Studio
On Sunday, Shiv Sainiks vandalized the Habitat Studio and Hotel Unicontinental in Khar, Mumbai. They claimed the video was shot at these locations. Following this, an FIR was registered against Kunal Kamra at the MIDC police station, based on a complaint filed by Shiv Sena MLA Mruraj Patel.
Strong Reactions from Shiv Sena Leaders
Responding to the issue, Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora wrote on social media that mocking Eknath Shinde was inappropriate. He stated, "Eknath Shinde, through his struggle, rose from an auto-rickshaw driver to the Deputy CM of Maharashtra. This comment reeks of class-based arrogance."
Another Shiv Sena MP, Naresh Mhaske, issued a warning, stating that Shiv Sena workers would pursue Kunal Kamra across the country. In a video message, he said, "You will be forced to flee India."
