Kunal Kamra Controversy: Refuses to Apologize for Eknath Shinde Remark, Slams Attackers!

Kunal Kamra Controversy: Comedian Kunal Kamra is in no mood to back down or apologize. The stand-up comedian has issued his first statement in the ongoing controversy over his jokes on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ( Kunal Kamra-Eknath Shinde Row ). Kamra also criticized the vandalism at the place in Mumbai where the comedy show was recorded. The 36-year-old comedian has created a major political storm in Maharashtra by changing the lyrics of a popular Hindi film song in his show to take a dig at Shinde's political career.

Kunal Kamra will not apologize

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Kunal Kamra (@kuna_kamra)

On Monday night, the comedian shared a lengthy statement on his social media, criticizing those who were doxing him and leaking his personal information, while also saying that he would not apologize for his remarks.

Kamra wrote, "I will not apologise... I am not scared of this mob and I will not hide under my bed waiting for this incident to die down." He further said that his statement was "exactly the same as what Shri Ajit Pawar (1st Deputy Chief Minister) said about Shri Eknath Shinde (2nd Deputy Chief Minister)." Kamra condemned the vandalism at Habitat On Sunday night, Shiv Sena members vandalised the Habitat comedy club in Khar, where Kamra's show took place.

Kamra ( Case Against Kunal Kamra ) called the vandalism at the venue "stupid" and compared it to someone overturning a truck carrying tomatoes because they didn't like the butter chicken served to them. "To the mob who decided Habitat should not stand: An entertainment venue is simply a stage. A place for all kinds of shows. Habitat (or any other venue) is not responsible for my comedy, nor does it have any power or control over what I say or do, nor does any political party," Kamra's statement further read.

According to officials, Mumbai's civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), visited the demolished site and said they have demolished a temporary structure in the open space of the hotel. In his statement, Kamra criticised the BMC for demolishing the place without any prior notice. The comedian quipped that for his next show, he would probably opt for "Elphinstone Bridge, or any other structure in Mumbai" that needs to be demolished quickly.

'Making fun of politicians is not against the law'

The comedian ( Kunal Kamra Controversy ) also discussed his right to freedom of expression, and alleged "threats by politicians to teach him a lesson". Kamra wrote, "Your inability to joke at the expense of a powerful public figure does not change the nature of my right. As far as I know, it is not against the law to mock our leaders and the circus that is our political system. However, I am willing to cooperate with the police and courts for any lawful action taken against me. But will the law be applied fairly and equally against those who have decided that vandalism is the appropriate response when they are offended by a joke?"

Read also:

• Karan Johar Announces Kesari Chapter 2; Teaser Date Revealed!
• Sikandar Gets UA Certificate from CBFC, Big News for Salman Khan Fans!
• Ekta Kapoor Slams Anurag Kashyap, Says ‘Use Your Own Money’!
• Jaya Bachchan Calls Toilet: Ek Prem Katha a Flop, Filmmaker Hits Back!

Tags : Kunal Kamra Eknath Shinde controversy | Kunal Kamra FIR filed | Kunal Kamra's past controversies | Kunal Kamra's response to controversy | Public opinion on Kunal Kamra's skit | Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde