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Shiv Sena workers vandalise Kunal Kamra’s show venue

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Mumbai, March 24: Shiv Sena workers stormed the venue of stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra’s show and vandalised it after he mocked Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, referring to him as a “traitor.”

The controversy erupted following the viral circulation of a video in which Kamra performed a satirical song targeting Shinde, triggering outrage among members of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction.

Enraged party workers reached the venue, located in Mumbai’s Khar area, ransacked the place, and defaced the hotel’s nameplate by spraying black ink on it.

The Mumbai Police confirmed that Shiv Sena leader Rrahul Kanal, along with more than 20 others, has been booked by Khar Police for vandalism during the protest.

Additionally, Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel has filed a case at MIDC Police Station in Mumbai under sections 353(1)(b), 353(2), and 356(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Kamra.

The controversy began when Kamra uploaded a video on his official YouTube channel featuring a performance in which he used a modified version of a song from the Bollywood film ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’, replacing the lyrics to take a dig at Eknath Shinde.

The segment, in which Kamra sang, “Meri nazar se tum dekho to gaddar nazar wo aaye. Haaye,” was met with cheers from the audience but infuriated the Shinde-led Shiv Sena.

Reacting to the video, Shiv Sena leader Rrahul Kanal filed a complaint at Khar Police Station, alleging that Kamra’s remarks were derogatory and offensive towards the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister.

The complaint mentioned that the comedian’s act was performed at The Uni Continental Club in Khar West and directly targeted Shinde in an attempt to insult him.

Following the circulation of the video, Shiv Sena workers gathered at the venue of Kamra’s performance and vandalised property in protest. The party has also demanded Kamra’s arrest, arguing that his remarks were highly disrespectful and warranted legal action.

The political slugfest escalated further as Shiv Sena’s Thane Lok Sabha MP Naresh Mhaske lashed out at Kamra, warning him of severe consequences.

Mhaske launched a scathing attack on Kamra, calling him a “contract comedian” who was allegedly paid by Uddhav Thackeray to target Eknath Shinde.

He further warned that Kamra would face repercussions for his remarks, stating, “He should not have stepped on the tail of a snake. Once the fangs are out, there will be dire consequences.”

Mhaske went on to threaten that Shiv Sena workers would make it difficult for Kamra to move freely across the country.

Targeting Thackeray, Mhaske said that the Uddhav-led faction had no real political backing and was now relying on figures like Kamra to attack its rivals.

He also slammed Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut for sharing the video online. In a post on social media platform X, Raut defended Kamra, calling him a well-known writer and stand-up comedian, and accused the Shinde faction of trying to suppress dissent through intimidation.

He tagged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in his post, calling the latter a “weak home minister” for failing to prevent such incidents.

As the controversy raged on, Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel vowed to take legal action against Kamra, stating that he would ensure the comedian apologises. Patel, who filed a case against Kamra at MIDC Police Station, warned that the stand-up artist would soon be “shown his place.”

Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora also slammed Kamra, calling his remarks classist and dismissive of Shinde’s journey from being an auto driver to leading one of India’s largest states.

He accused Kamra of being part of an elite ecosystem that falsely claims to stand for democracy and meritocracy while belittling self-made leaders.

Shiv Sena spokesperson Krishna Hegde also condemned Kamra’s remarks, asserting that the comedian would soon face “Shiv Sena treatment.”

Hegde added that party workers were deeply angered by the comments made against their leader and that such insults would not be tolerated.

Meanwhile, Hegde also demanded Kamra’s immediate arrest, calling for strict legal action against him. He stated that Kamra had a history of making derogatory comments about political figures and recalled that he had previously faced a six-month ban from flying with an airline for similar behaviour.

Hegde warned that Kamra would soon receive a “befitting reply” from Shiv Sena leaders for his remarks on Eknath Shinde.

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‘Welfare Of Police Personnel Is Top Priority For Home Department,’ Says Minister Yogesh Kadam

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Mumbai: While responding to a question in the Maharashtra Legislative Council regarding the deaths of on-duty police personnel, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Yogesh Kadam, emphasized that “the welfare of police officers and staff is a key responsibility of the Home Department.”

He informed the House that the causes of death among police personnel in the state vary and include illness and suicide. To address these concerns and safeguard the health of police personnel, the government has undertaken several initiatives.

🔹 Free Treatment for 40 Diseases at 270 Hospitals

Police personnel and their families can avail free treatment for 40 different diseases across 270 hospitals. In Mumbai alone, these services are available at 34 hospitals.

🔹 Special Cancer Screening Camps

Special camps for cancer screening are being organized with support from Tata Hospital and other medical institutions.

🔹 Mental Health Initiatives

To strengthen mental well-being, yoga camps and gym facilities have been launched at various police stations.

🔹 Record Recruitment During Current Tenure

The state government has filled over 85% of vacant posts in the police force, marking the highest recruitment under this administration.

🔹 Compassionate Appointments Without Conditions

In the unfortunate event of an in-service death, a family member of the deceased police personnel is offered a government job on compassionate grounds, without any conditions.

Minister Kadam reiterated the Home Department’s commitment to ensuring the social, mental, and medical welfare of all police personnel and their families.

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Maharashtra Urdu Academy should be formed, funds and staff should be appointed for the promotion of Urdu language Abu Asim Azmi

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Mumbai: Mumbai Maharashtra Legislative Assembly member Abu Asim Azmi has demanded the immediate formation of Urdu Academy to promote Urdu. He said that academies of other languages ​​including Gujarati and Marathi are active, but the condition of Urdu Academy is pathetic. Earlier there were 25 employees in this academy, but now only the superintendent is left. The remaining 24 have retired. The government needs to pay attention to the plight of Urdu.

The formation of this academy will promote Urdu. Azmi demanded that the Urdu Academy is facing difficulties due to the provision of funds. He said that the government allocates Rs 1 crore on paper, but this fund is not provided. Abu Asim Azmi said that Urdu is the language of our country. Whenever the Chief Minister or any other minister speaks in the House, they resort to Urdu poetry. But when it comes to the establishment of Urdu Academy and the development of Urdu language, the government is doing injustice

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On the third day of Maharashtra Assembly, the opposition protested against the corruption of Rs 3000 crore.

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Mumbai: On the third day of Maharashtra Assembly in Mumbai, the opposition accused the ruling party of corruption and protested on the stairs of Vidhan Bhavan, accusing the government of giving contracts to every company of its choice. The state’s construction and development department has given a contract of Rs 3000 crore to Mahagathbandhan government’s Megha Engineering Company. Many shortcomings have been found in the work of this company, but despite this it is dear to the government. Therefore, slogans were raised on the stairs of Vidhan Bhavan that giving contract to this company is condemnable. Opposition members were also holding banner posters of contractor Megha Engineering, in which the picture of the owner of Megha Company was also visible. The opposition has intensified its protest against corruption in the Mahagathbandhan government. Shiv Sena opposition leader Ambadas Danve, Congress members and all parties including Congress protested loudly on the stairs of Vidhan Bhavan and drew the attention of the government towards this.

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