Comedian Kamra Sparks Political Storm with Jibes at Maharashtra Deputy CM

Comedian Kunal Kamra faces backlash over jokes targeting Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. A breach of privilege notice and a police complaint have been filed against him. Controversy has sparked political debates, with differing views on freedom of expression and the role of media.

Comedian Kunal Kamra has found himself at the center of a political storm following his satirical comments directed at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The state's Legislative Council has admitted a breach of privilege notice against Kamra, escalating tensions as a state minister demands his arrest.

Amid the controversy, Kamra has expressed frustration at the media, condemning it as a 'miscommunication arm' of the ruling party and likening it to 'vultures'. This criticism comes as Shiv Sena supporters reacted vehemently to Kamra's performance with vandalism and police complaints.

The incident has ignited a broader debate over freedom of expression. While Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the need to adhere to constitutional safeguards, Uddhav Thackeray accused the government of double standards in handling similar cases, spotlighting the political dimensions of the controversy.

(With inputs from agencies.)