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**Summary:**

Breach of privilege proceedings are set to begin against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for a parody song targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. BJP legislator Pravin Darekar initiated the notice, and the Legislative Council Chairperson Ram Shinde has forwarded it to the privilege committee headed by BJP MLC Prasad Lad. The committee has begun the process of issuing notices to Kamra and Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sushma Andhare, who was also named in the notice. Kamra’s song criticizing Shinde sparked outrage among the Deputy CM’s supporters in March.

**News Article:**

**Kunal Kamra Faces Breach of Privilege Proceedings Over Parody Song Targeting Maharashtra Deputy CM**

**Mumbai, June 14, 2025** – Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra is set to face breach of privilege proceedings in the Maharashtra legislative council over a parody song he wrote criticizing Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The proceedings were initiated following a notice moved by BJP legislator Pravin Darekar during the budget session in March.

The notice also names Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sushma Andhare.

According to Legislative Council Secretary Jitendra Bhole, Council Chairperson Ram Shinde has forwarded the notice to the privilege committee, which is headed by BJP MLC Prasad Lad.

“The committee met to discuss the breach of privilege notice, and I have initiated the process of issuing notices to Mr. Kamra and Ms. Andhare,” said Mr. Lad to PTI.

Kamra, known for his satirical takes on politics and current affairs, drew criticism from Shinde’s supporters in March after releasing the song which took aim at the Shiv Sena President. The privilege committee will now investigate whether Kamra’s actions constitute a breach of parliamentary privilege.

The proceedings against Kamra highlight the ongoing debate surrounding freedom of speech and the limits of satire in the political arena. The case is likely to draw significant attention as it progresses.

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