The remarks follow an incident where Shiv Sena's youth wing workers ransacked a venue in Mumbai linked to Kamra's comedy show in which he had reportedly targeted Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Addressing the controversy, Shivakumar asserted, "I am a sensible, senior politician, more so than Mr Nadda. I have been in the Assembly for the last 36 years. I have basic common sense. I casually said there would be changes after various judgements. As per the quota for backward classes
A ruckus erupted within a few minutes of the proceedings in Rajya Sabha over Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's reported remarks about "changing the Constitution".
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday addressed the controversy surrounding comedian Kunal Kamra's remarks against Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, stating that such acts can't be justified as "freedom of speech".
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sambit Patra on Monday criticized Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over his alleged remarks on the Constitution, accusing the Congress party of attempting to partition the country again.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding comedian Kunal Kamra, emphasising the importance of adhering to legal boundaries.
NCP-SCP MLA Rohit Pawar, reacting to the Kunal Kamra controversy on Monday, stated that Freedom of Expression no longer exists, while asserting that a satirical remark about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will not diminish his stature.
Reacting to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's remarks on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Minister Yogesh Ramdas Kadam on Monday stated that while the Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, it does not grant the right to insult those holding constitutional positions.
Terming Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar reported remarks about changing" the Constitution' "unfortunate," Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Monday urged the latter to go through his statement.
Amid the growing controversy over comedian Kunal Kamra's remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Monday lashed out at Kamra, accusing the comedian of veering into vulgarity rather than comedy.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader C.R. Kesavan on Monday criticized Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar over his reported remarks about "changing" the Constitution, accusing the Congress of being "communal" and undermining the guarantees provided to backward class communities.
Shiv Sena Yuva Sena (Shinde faction) General Secretary Rahool Kanal on Monday gave a strong message to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for his comments on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and said that "Abhi tak toh ye trailer hai, picture abhi baki hai."