Kunal Kamra moves Madras HC seeking anticipatory bail in case over remarks on Eknath Shinde
Chennai (PTI): Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, facing heat over his jokes on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, moved the Madras High Court on Friday seeking transit anticipatory bail in the matter.
Kamra submitted he hails from Tamil Nadu's Vullupuram district and feared arrest by Mumbai Police.
Twice summoned by the Mumbai police, the 36-year-old stand-up comic's caustic comments on Shinde during his latest show in Mumbai have landed him in trouble and triggered a huge row.
The controversy stems from Kamra's show at the Habitat Comedy Club in Mumbai's Khar, where he performed a parody song targeting Shinde. The act prompted a strong backlash from Shiv Sena supporters, who vandalised the club and the hotel in which it is located on Sunday night.
Kamra was booked by the Khar police on a complaint by Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel for allegedly making defamatory remarks against the deputy CM.
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Main aim of celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr is to promote harmony: Speaker UT Khader
Mangaluru/ Ullal: Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader on Monday highlighted that the main aim of celebrating EID was to spread harmony and peace.
Speaking to the media after visiting the Ullal Dargah on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, Khader stated that Muslims celebrate Eid ul-Fitr with peace and harmony after fasting for a month, and its main aim was to develop goodwill.
Ullal Dargah President Hanif Haji also echoed the same sentiments, he said, “Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated after completing a month of fasting, which is an important obligation in Islam. There are festivals in all religions. The basic goal of these festivals is to foster peace and harmony.”
Ullal Central Juma Masjid Khatib Hafil Suhail Suhail Noorani led the Eid Namaz and delivered the khutba.
Ullal Dargah President Hanif Haji, Vice President Ashraf Right Way, General Secretary Shihabuddin Saqafi, Secretary Mustafa Madani Nagar, Treasurer Nazim and other members were present on this occasion.
