Overview

• Comedian Kunal Kamra has been summoned by Mumbai Police for questioning over his parody referring to Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde as a 'traitor.'
• The Habitat Studio in Mumbai, where Kamra performed, has announced its closure following vandalism by Shiv Sena workers and a BMC demolition drive citing civic violations.
• Kamra has publicly refused to apologize, asserting his right to freedom of speech and criticizing the mob violence and institutional actions against the venue.
• Shiv Sena leaders have demanded action against Kamra, with some alleging a conspiracy, while opposition parties have defended his right to satire.
• The controversy highlights deepening political divides in Maharashtra, with debates over the limits of satire and the response to criticism of public figures.