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'Can't speak whatever he wants': Maharashtra govt vs oppn over Kunal Kamra-Eknath Shinde row

IndiaTimes Monday, 24 March 2025
Kunal Kamra's comedy special 'Naya Bharat' sparked a political dispute when Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis demanded an apology from Kamra. The comedy piece featured a joke about deputy CM Eknath Shinde, leading to protests and vandalism by Shiv Sena workers at the venue. Opposition leaders criticized the government's reaction.
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News video: Sunil Pal on Kunal Kamra using ‘Gaddar’ word for Eknath Shinde in the name of comedy

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Mumbai: Comedian Sunil Pal on Kunal Kamra using ‘gaddar’ word for Shinde in the name of comedy. He said, “It is a misfortune that such people are called comedians. The word comedian does not suit them. They always use their language, their dirty thoughts, and their vulgar performances. And more...

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