Comedian Kunal Kamra Faces Legal Challenges and Criticizes Media Over Remarks Against Deputy CM

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra faces legal heat with three cases filed against him for remarks about Maharashtra's Deputy CM. Despite being summoned by police, Kamra hasn't attended questioning. Amidst the controversy, he criticized mainstream media and defended his comedic expressions, stressing freedom of speech and expression.

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra is embroiled in legal battles as three complaints were filed against him at Khar police station, following his contentious comments about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The charges originated from the Mayor of Jalgaon city, a Nashik-based hotelier, and a businessman, according to Mumbai Police reports.

Despite being twice summoned for questioning, Kamra has yet to respond. Meanwhile, the Madras High Court has provisionally granted Kamra anticipatory bail until April 7 amid various FIRs against him. This bail comes after Kamra approached the court for protective relief, citing threats related to his satirical remarks.

Kamra has received repeated summons, this being the third one from Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel. He has also publicly criticized the media, accusing it of bias and acting as a mouthpiece for the ruling party, a claim he aired on social media. Amid growing controversy, Kamra remains defiant, committed to cooperating with authorities while asserting his artistic expressions.

(With inputs from agencies.)