UP CM Yogi Adityanath Has Called For Strict Action Against Kunal Kamra Over Eknath Shinde Joke Controversy!
Yogi Adityanath also feels that this action is a misuse of freedom of speech. Read to know more about what the CM opines on the Kunal Kamra joke row.
Many ministers are furious with comedian Kunal Kamra’s joke about Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. They have asked the comedian to apologise and have slammed him for misusing his freedom of speech. Recently, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath has also bashed Kunal Kamra and has called for strict action against him. He is also of the opinion that such people are creating differences in the country. Read on to know more about it.
What Did Yogi Adityanath Say?
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh has strongly reacted to the Kunal Kamra and Eknath Shinde joke controversy. Yogi Adityanath strongly believes that Kunal Kamra cannot use his freedom of speech to attack anyone. The CM also said that people like him are using speech as their birthright to create division in the country and he further demanded strong action against Kunal Kamra from the law.
Even Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra has called for strict against the comedian. He has also asked for an apology from Kunal Kamra. However, minister and actor Jaya Bachchan came out in support of the comedian. She strongly opined that such violence against a comedian is like suppression of freedom of speech.
For the unversed, Kunal Kamra referred to Eknath Shinde as ‘gaddar’ in his latest comedy video. The remark did not sit well with the Shiv Sena workers and they vandalised the comedy club where the video was shot, months ago.
Since then, the comedian has received many threatening calls but he is ready to fearlessly face such violence. Kunal Kamra has also refused to apologise to Eknath Shinde and is firmly of the opinion that the joke was not against any kind of law. Many people have come out in support of the comedian.
First Published: March 26, 2025 1:19 PM
