Shiv Sena Workers Detained After Mumbai Hotel Vandalized Over Kunal Kamra's Eknath Shinde Joke
Comedian Kunal Kamra's satirical 'traitor' remark about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has led to legal complaints, vandalism, and escalating political tensions.
- Kunal Kamra mocked Eknath Shinde as a 'traitor' during a comedy show, referencing the 2022 Shiv Sena split.
- Shiv Sena workers vandalized Hotel Unicontinental in Mumbai, where Kamra's show was filmed, and filed complaints against the comedian.
- Mumbai Police have detained several Shiv Sena leaders and workers involved in the vandalism and filed FIRs against both Kamra and the vandals.
- Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske issued threats against Kamra, accusing him of being paid by Uddhav Thackeray to target Shinde.
- UBT faction leaders, including Aaditya Thackeray, defended Kamra's remarks as freedom of expression and condemned the vandalism.
Hindustan Times 
