Comedian Kunal Kamra Criticizes Police Actions As Audience Members Summoned

Kamra, under interim bail until April 7, has denounced legal and political actions against him as efforts to suppress dissent, following his satirical remarks about Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.

Mumbai Police have summoned audience members who attended Kunal Kamra's 'Naya Bharat' show, raising concerns over the use of law enforcement to target public performances.
Kamra remains under interim anticipatory bail granted by the Madras High Court, but three additional FIRs filed on March 28 are not covered by this protection.
The comedian has criticized the police visit to his former Mumbai residence, where he has not lived for 10 years, as a waste of resources and an intimidation tactic.
Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) leaders, including Rahool Kanal, have made statements interpreted as veiled threats, promising a 'Shiv Sena-style welcome' if Kamra returns to Mumbai.
Kamra has refused to apologize for his remarks, framing the backlash as part of a broader 'silencing machine' targeting dissenting artists in India.