Tag Archives: Eknath Shinde

Mumbai: Hitting out at the Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena over the ‘gaddar’ (traitor) jibe, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has repeated the allegation that its use by Kunal Kamra in a satirical song about him was part of a ‘supari’ (contract) given to the comedian. The …

Mumbai: Doubling down on his remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde – which have triggered a massive row – comedian Kunal Kamra has said the Shiv Sena chief is not liked even by members of the BJP, which is his ally in Maharashtra as well as the Centre.  …

Mumbai: Comedian Kunal Kamra, who is at the centre of a political firestorm after posting a satirical song on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, has sought a week’s time to appear before the Mumbai Police in connection with the case filed against him. The police …

New Delhi: Film-maker Hansal Mehta today came out in support of comedian Kumal Kamra, who is being targeted over his comments on Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. In a post on X, Mr Mehta recalled an incident 25 years ago, when, he said, he was similarly targeted by the undivided …

New Delhi: Comedian Kunal Kamra condemned the demolition of a studio in Mumbai where supporters of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde barged in and protested against his jokes on Mr Shinde. Mr Kamra in a post on X said an entertainment venue is merely a platform and has no …

Mumbai: Comedian Kunal Kamra has told Mumbai Police he does not regret his comment about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, sources told NDTV Monday afternoon. Police sources also said Mr Kamra – who spoke to the cops from Tamil Nadu – denied rumours he had been paid by the …

Mumbai: Shiv Sena workers have ransacked the office of “The Unicontinental Mumbai” – the site of the show during which stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra had mocked Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The party members have also gathered at the Khar Police Station to file a complaint against him. The …

Mumbai: Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray had bowed down before Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking to be saved from the action of investigating agencies, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has claimed.  Mr Thackeray had gone to Delhi and pleaded with PM Modi, and spoke of forming a coalition …