Mon Mar 24 05:57:36 UTC 2025: ## Comedian Kunal Kamra Faces Backlash After Video Targeting Maharashtra Deputy CM

**Mumbai, March 24, 2025** – Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra is facing legal and political repercussions following the release of a video perceived as defamatory towards Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. An FIR has been registered against Kamra after a complaint from a Shiv Sena MLA, while Shiv Sena workers have also been arrested for vandalizing the location where the video was filmed.

The incident has sparked a heated debate across Maharashtra’s political spectrum. Opposition parties condemned the vandalism, while the ruling BJP questioned the timing of Kamra’s remarks. The complainant MLA issued a two-day ultimatum for Kamra to apologize, threatening further police action if he fails to comply.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that legal action would be taken against Kamra and called for an apology, highlighting the limitations of freedom of expression. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar urged responsible citizenship to prevent further law and order issues. The controversy underscores the ongoing tensions between freedom of speech and the potential for legal repercussions when targeting public figures.

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