Indian Comedian Faces Legal Action, Threats Over Joke on Shiv Sena Leader

Indian comedian Kunal Kamra has been named in an FIR after a joke about a senior far-right political leader sparked outrage. His stand-up show in Maharashtra mentioned Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, angering Shiv Sena supporters, who vandalized the venue and issued death threats. A mob stormed the comedy club, forcing its closure. Despite demands for an apology from extremist groups, Kamra refused, instead sharing show clips on social media. He later stated that he would cooperate with authorities as per the law.

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