On Monday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has condemned stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for his remarks about the Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
In one of his takes on politics, Kamra referred to Shinde as a traitor during a performance, leading a widespread outrage among supporters of the Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction.
While addressing the controversy, Fadnavis, Fadnavis stated, “There is freedom to do stand-up comedy, but he cannot speak whatever he wants. The people of Maharashtra have decided who the traitor is. Kunal Kamra should apologise. This will not be tolerated. There is the right to comedy, but if it is being done to defame our Dy CM Eknath Shinde purposely, it is not right. Kunal Kamra has posted the same red constitution book shown by Rahul Gandhi .
Maharashtra CM further said, “Both of them have not read the Constitution. The Constitution allows us freedom of speech, but it has limitations. People have voted and supported us in the assembly elections in 2024. Those who were traitors were sent home by the people”.
“The people showed those who insulted the mandate and ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray their place. One may create humour, but making derogatory statements cannot be accepted. One cannot encroach on others’ freedom and ideology. This cannot be justified as freedom of speech, said Fadnavis.
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