‘Supreme Courtroom Confirmed Who’s Actual Gaddar’: Eknath Shinde On Sena Cut up Amid Kunal Kamra Row – News18
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Throughout a latest stand-up comedy present, Kunal Kamra dubbed a parody tune of a Hindi movie and referred to as Shinde a “traitor” for his 2022 revolt in opposition to the Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA authorities.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde (Picture: PTI)
Shinde-Kamra row: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shine on Wednesday hit out at Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena over the “gaddar” jibe and reiterated that Kunal Kamra’s controversial comment in opposition to him was a part of a ‘supari’ (contract) given to him.
He additional responded to the controversial feedback saying that the individuals of Maharashtra and Supreme Courtroom have confirmed who a traitor is”, reported NDTV.
The 36-year-old humorist has kicked up a serious political storm in Maharashtra for taking a jibe at Shinde’s political profession in his present by modifying the lyrics of a preferred Hindi film tune.
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Whereas talking on the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Shinde mentioned, “You retain calling me ‘gaddar, gaddar‘, you’ll quickly have to shut the ‘daar‘ (door in Marathi) of your get together.”
Referring to the decision given by the Maharashtra Meeting Speaker and the Election Fee – that the faction led by him is the “actual” Shiv Sena – and the Mahayuti’s victory within the lately held meeting polls, the deputy CM mentioned, “The Election Fee, Supreme Courtroom and the Speaker of the Home have mentioned who’s the ‘gaddar‘. Extra importantly, the individuals, who’re above everybody, have additionally given their verdict. Irrespective of how a lot “supari” (contract) you give, nothing’s going to work,” the report added.
He additional questioned Kamra, “The place was free speech for Kangana (Ranaut)?” whereas referring to when Kamra had hailed the motion taken in opposition to BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut’s Mumbai workplace.
“Uddhav faction of the Sena and opposition members are speaking concerning the Structure and freedom of speech now, there have been a number of cases prior to now after they have acted in opposition to individuals who criticised them,” he mentioned.
In September 2020, part of Ranaut’s workplace in Mumbai’s Pali Hill was demolished by BMC after she spoke out in opposition to the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra authorities’s dealing with of actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s loss of life.
What Kamra Mentioned?
Throughout a latest stand-up comedy present, Kunal Kamra dubbed a parody tune of a Hindi movie and referred to as Shinde a “traitor” for his 2022 revolt in opposition to the Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA authorities. Weighing on the Maharashtra politics with a musical contact to the tune ‘Bholi Si Surat’, Kamra mocked Shinde and sang, “Meri nazar se tum dekho to gaddar nazar wo aaye. Haaye!“
After the clip went viral on social media, Shiv Sena warned of authorized motion and a few of its staff vandalised the venue the place the present was recorded. 12 get together leaders have been arrested however have been later launched on bail on Monday.
Kamra Goes Offensive
Kamra, in a late evening assertion on Tuesday mentioned he won’t apologise or disguise underneath the mattress ready for the controversy to die down because the row over his comedy act spilled over with Shinde saying there needs to be limits to freedom of speech.
Kamra on Tuesday doubled down on his stand by sharing an edited video of his get up act the place he juxtaposed movies of Shiv Sainiks demolishing the venue and burning his photos and effigies with the parody tune “Hum honge kangal, hum honge kangal ek din… Mann me andhvishwas, desh ka satyanash…” taking part in within the background.
The MIDC police registered a primary info report in opposition to Kamra for his remarks throughout a stand-up comedy present, which was then transferred to Khar police for additional investigation.
On Tuesday, Mumbai Police, which had booked Kamra on a criticism of a Shiv Sena MLA for allegedly making defamatory remarks, issued a discover looking for his private look. However, his lawyer contacted the police and requested for per week’s time for him to seem.
Nevertheless, the request has been rejected. Following this, police officers have additionally issued a second summons to the comedian.
(With inputs from companies)
