Tension in Mumbai after Kunal Kamra called Maharashtra Dy CM `traitor’: Khar club vandalized
Shiv Sena workers vandalize Uni Continental Club after the live show of Kunal Kamra where he called Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde `traitor’
By Newsmeter Network
Mumbai: Uni Continental Club vandalized after standup comedian Kunal Kamra called Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde a `traitor'
Mumbai: Shiv Sena workers on Sunday vandalized Uni Continental Club in Mumbai after standup comedian Kunal Kamra called Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde a `traitor' during a live show. Kunal Kamra has come up with a new standup special called `Naya Bharat’ where he talks about Indian politics in his style.
In the video which is available on YouTube channel, Kamra can be seen taking a dig at deputy chief minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde by altering the Bollywood film ‘Dil toh pagal hai’ song lines and calling him a traitor. He is reenacting the 2022 rebellion against Uddhav Thackery.
Video sparks political slugfest
The video has sparked a political slugfest in Maharashtra. There is anger among Shiv Sena workers. Shiv Sena leader Rahul Kanal has lodged a complaint against Kunal Kamra in Khar police station in Mumbai. The complaint says that the remarks are derogatory and that the live song performance in Khar is offensive. The police are yet to confirm whether they have lodged an FIR on the complaint by Rahul Kanal.
Party workers vandalize property
The Uni Continental Club in Khar West was vandalized on Sunday evening by workers whose videos are out there on social media. They broke the chairs, tables, glass facade and were seen throwing chairs all over the place.
Shiv Sena leaders warn Kamra
Shiv Sena MP from Thane Naresh Mhaske said, “Kamra is a contract comedian. We will ensure that he cannot move freely in the country. We are Shiv Sainiks of late Balashaeb Thackeray.” Shiv Sena leaders and workers took to X, warning Kamra of the consequences for mocking Ekanth Shinde.
Sanjay Raut on X
Sanjay Raut of Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena said, “Kunal Kamra is a well-known writer and stand-up comedian. His comedy speaks of the political scenario in Maharashtra. CM Devendra Fadnavis is a weak home minister.” Raut has tagged PM Narendra Modi and CM Devendra Fadanavis in his comments on X
Police outside the hotel
Police have been deployed outside The Uni Continental Club in Khar West. Sources said the situation is tense in Mumbai as the political slugfest between two warring Shiv Sena factions has added a new dimension. Sources said law enforcement agencies fear it could lead to disturbance in the western suburbs of the city.
