‘Gaddar’ comment row: Shiv Sena Workers ransack Mumbai hotel auditorium over Kunal Kamra’s remarks on Eknath Shinde

Shiv Sena workers on Sunday (March 23) vandalised a hotel in Mumbai’s Khar area where stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra filmed his recent show, in which he mocked Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a “traitor” (Gaddar), police said.

The workers ransacked the hotel’s auditorium, demanding police action against Kamra.

The incident occurred after a video of Kamra’s performance went viral on social media.

The video, in which Kamra taunted Shinde using a modified version of a Hindi song from Dil To Pagal Hai, was also shared by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, who captioned it “Kunal Ka Kamal.”

Sena leaders issue threats

Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske issued a stern warning to Kamra, stating that party workers would chase him across the country.

“You will be forced to flee India,” Mhaske said in a video message, escalating tensions surrounding the controversy.

Police have yet to confirm if any FIR has been filed against Kamra following the vandalism. The incident underscores the growing political rift over Kamra’s remarks and the volatile response from Shiv Sena supporters.

“Meri nazar se tum dekho to gaddar nazar wo aaye. Haaye.” Kunal Kamra said during his show. He mocked Eknath Shinde using a modified version of a Hindi song from “Dil To Pagal Hai”, eliciting laughter from the audience.

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