Kunal Kamra Summoned Again Over Deputy CM Eknath Shinde Parody; Opposition Questions BJP's Silence on PM Modi Joke

Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 03:29am on 27 Mar 2025,Thursday India

Mumbai Police have summoned stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for the second time following a complaint by Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel over a parody song allegedly mocking Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Kamra’s video satirized the Shiv Sena and NCP splits, sparking controversy. While the BJP-backed complaint led to police action, opposition leaders questioned why the ruling party remained silent on Kamra’s jokes about PM Narendra Modi. They accused the BJP of selective outrage, highlighting inconsistencies in its stance on free speech. Kamra has defended his satire, asserting his right to criticize political figures.

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