Maharashtra Legislative Council Chairperson Ram Shinde has admitted a breach of privilege motion against comedian Kunal Kamra for his parody song referencing Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. BJP MLC Pravin Darekar moved the motion, which has now been referred to the privilege committee. Ram Shinde stated the committee will decide on issuing a notice to Kamra.
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