India is up in arms again, over the words of a stand-up comedian known for
political jokes. Kunal Kamra’s remarks on Maharashtra Deputy Chief
Minister Eknath Shinde were not liked by the latter’s supporters,
who responded with violence – vandalising the venue where Kamra had
performed, with the police not intervening to protect private
property. Kamra has been inundated with threat calls.
The Maharashtra government has also threatened to freeze Kamra’s bank
accounts, and has demanded an apology. But Kamra has said will not
apologise, and that he is not afraid of “the mob.”
Guest:
Punit Pania, Mumbai-based stand-up comedian, also known for political
humour.
Host:
G. Sampath, Social Affairs Editor, The Hindu.
Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian.
In Focus by The Hindu