Shiv Sena Workers Vandalize Mumbai Hotel Over Kunal Kamra’s Joke on Eknath Shinde
Shiv Sena Workers Vandalize Mumbai Hotel Over Kunal Kamra’s Joke on Eknath Shinde
Mumbai: Shiv Sena workers vandalized a hotel in Mumbai’s Khar area on Sunday after stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra made a remark about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during his performance.
Hotel Attacked Over Viral Joke
The incident took place at Hotel Unicontinental, where Kamra’s show was recorded. His joke, which modified a song from the Bollywood movie Dil To Pagal Hai to mock Shinde, went viral on social media. This angered Shiv Sena workers, who stormed the hotel’s auditorium, ransacked the venue, and demanded an FIR against the comedian.
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— Kunal Kamra (@kunalkamra88) March 23, 2025pic.twitter.com/FYaL8tnT1R
Political Reactions
Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske issued a warning to Kamra, stating in a video message, “You will be forced to flee India. Sena workers will pursue you across the country.”
Stand-up comedians like Kunal Kamra have to teach such lessons..!
— Patriotic (@PatrioticHIN) March 24, 2025
Shivsena broke every corner of the office, my heart felt relieved..!! pic.twitter.com/nkW4uT5RZs
Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray criticized the attack, calling it an act of cowardice. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “Mindhe’s coward gang breaks the comedy show stage because @kunalkamra88 made a song about Eknath Mindhe, which was 100% true. Only an insecure coward would react to a song.”
FIR Filed Against Kamra
Following the incident, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MLA Murji Patel filed an FIR against Kamra at the MIDC Police Station. Patel warned that if Kamra did not apologize within two days, Shiv Sainiks would not allow him to move freely in Mumbai and might blacken his face.
Kamra, known for his political satire, uploaded a video on YouTube allegedly referring to Shinde as a “traitor.” The situation remains tense as reactions continue to pour in.
