Shiv Sena (Shinde) workers vandalize the venue of comedian Kunal Kamra’s show after his remarks on Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde, in Khar area in Mumbai, Sunday night, March 23, 2025.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Monday (March 24, 2025) demanded that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recover damages from Shiv Sainiks who vandalised the studio where stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra’s show was shot.

Speaking to reporters, Mr. Raut alleged that there was “gunda raj” (hooliganism) in the State capital and said Mr. Fadnavis was incapable of handling the home department.

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The Mumbai police have registered an FIR against Mr. Kamra for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a show.

The police also registered a case against nearly 40 Shiv Sena workers for allegedly vandalising the Habitat Studio in Mumbai’s Khar area, where Mr. Kamra’s show with “gaddar” (traitor) jibe at Mr. Shinde was filmed, and a hotel where the studio is located.

The comedian taunted Mr. Shinde using a modified version of a Hindi song from the film “Dil To Pagal Hai“, eliciting laughter from the audience.

Mr. Raut said Mr. Kamra hadn’t named anyone in the satire song and questioned the need for the agitated reaction.

“The development is proof that Mr. Fadnavis is incapable of handling the home department,” he alleged.

Mr. Raut pointed out that the Chief Minister had declared that damages to property in the Nagpur violence would be recovered from the rioters, and he should apply the same yardstick to Sunday night’s vandalism.

He alleged that there was “gunda raj” (hooliganism) in the State capital.

The Sena (UBT) MP demanded the transfer of the Mumbai Police Commissioner and action against officials who allowed vandalism last night.

On Sunday night, several Shiv Sena workers gathered outside Hotel Unicontinental, where the Habitat Studio is located. They allegedly ransacked the studio and the hotel premises.