Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 3 : Shiv Sena Yuva Sena General Secretary Rahool Kanal on Thursday requested stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra to join the investigation and present the facts over his satirical remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in his stand-up video, "Naya Bharat."
"Bail is a right for every citizen. I would request Kunal Kamra to be a part of the investigation and present the facts as a responsible citizen. We will present our facts, and whatever is right as per the law will take its own course," Rahool Kanal told ANI.
Earlier, Kanal formally wrote to BookMyShow, urging the ticketing platform to refrain from facilitating ticket sales for comedian Kunal Kamra's upcoming shows.
The letter, dated April 2, highlights concerns over Kamra's controversial content and its potential impact on public sentiment.
Kanal emphasized that Kamra's provocative remarks could incite public mischief and disrupt social harmony, particularly in Mumbai, a city known for its vibrant diversity.
Apart from the request to BookMyShow, Kunal Kamra is also facing legal scrutiny. On April 3, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police received a formal complaint from a Shiv Sena representative seeking an investigation into Kamra's financial transactions linked to his content.
The complaint alleges that Kamra received funds from various countries through his videos, raising concerns over the sources of his income.
Three separate cases have been filed against Kamra at the Khar Police Station, following complaints lodged by the Mayor of Jalgaon, a hotelier, and a businessman from Nashik.
Kamra's recent "gaddar" (traitor) joke allegedly aimed at Eknath Shinde has fueled the controversy.
Earlier, the Madras High Court granted Kamra interim anticipatory bail until April 7, with conditions, after he sought transit bail citing threats following his satirical comments on Shinde.