The ongoing controversy surrounding comedian Kunal Kamra deepened as political leaders from both factions of the Shiv Sena traded sharp remarks about his recent satirical comments on Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Monday claimed that the ministers in the Maharashtra state cabinet are threatening the standup comedian Kunal Kamra to be "shot and hanged immediately" over his controversial remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy condemned Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar and announced a Rs 10000 crore investment for Kodangal's development. He accused the opposition of obstructing progress and promised jobs for families affected by land acquisition.
Three separate cases have been filed against Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra at Khar police station over his alleged controversial remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
"It is unfortunate that he is insulting such warriors to further his shallow politics. He can speak freely (independently) because of the sacrifices made by such warriors. Because of them, our culture, customs and democracy remain alive," the minister told ANI.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has voiced his support for External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar's remarks on the treatment of minorities in Pakistan, emphasising that the situation there is "extremely disturbing."
Union Minister Giriraj Singh hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her remarks at the Oxford University's Kellogg College in London and said that her remarks were unfortunate.
Madras High Court on Friday granted interim anticipatory bail to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra in connection with multiple FIRs lodged against him over his alleged controversial remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
When asked to comment on Thackeray's remarks, Chaturvedi said, "That is correct. The way they say things about Muslims and do polarization. But as soon as Eid comes, they are being given this 'Saugat-e-Modi'. What is 'Saugat-e-Modi'? These gifts are being distributed with taxpayers' money
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kangana Ranaut condemned Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Ramji Lal Suman remarks on 16th-century Rajput king Rana Sanga and said that Rana Sanga is a symbol of self-respect and freedom
BJP MP Dinesh Sharma attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks in a college during her UK visit. Sharma said only two to four parties in India can defame the country by going abroad, and a patriotic person cannot adopt such an act.