Kunal Kamra's latest post sparked debate about the comedian taking a jib at FM Nirmala Sitharaman. New Delhi: Comedian Kunal Kamra is making headlines due to his controversial 'gaddar' (traitor) joke, allegedly aimed at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. In a recent update on the controversy, the Mumbai Police have rejected the stand-up artist's request for a week's time to appear before the authorities.
Kamra's lawyer submitted the appeal and the reply in person at Khar Police Station, but the police have turned down the request. The Khar Police will issue a second summons to Kunal Kamra today under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 35. Earlier, Mumbai Police had summoned the comedian, asking him to appear before the investigating officer on Tuesday.
The MIDC police initially registered an FIR against him for his cryptic remarks during a comedy show at The Habitat, Mumbai. The case was later transferred to Khar Police for further investigation. The 36-year-old comedian, who is facing public scrutiny over his remarks, revealed that his phone number was shared online.
As a result, he has received over 500 calls. According to NDTV reports, several callers have issued warnings, with some even threatening to kill him or cut him to pieces. Kunal Kamra's Jibe At FM Nirmala Sitharaman Comedian Kunal Kamra, who is facing criticism and defamation charges over his cryptic remarks, is now back with a new video.
In the viral video recorded during his show at the Habitat.