Comedian Kamra & Politician Andhare Face Privilege Panel for Remarks Against Deputy CM Shinde

The Maharashtra legislative council's privileges committee has summoned comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena leader Sushma Andhare for remarks against Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Initially scheduled for February 5, the hearings were postponed to February 17 due to scheduling conflicts. Failure to attend may lead to further action from the committee.

The Maharashtra legislative council's privileges committee has called upon stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare to attend a hearing regarding their allegedly insulting remarks directed at Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Initially, the hearings were slated for February 5; however, conflicts in the schedules of Kamra and Andhare have led to a rescheduling to February 17, committee chairperson and BJP MLC Prasad Lad informed the Press Trust of India.

Both Kamra and Andhare have drawn criticism for their public remarks, with Kamra reportedly incorporating them into a performance and Andhare lending support. Failure to attend the hearing on the new date could result in additional committee action.

(With inputs from agencies.)