In the ongoing row over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's recent remarks, several political figures, including Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Jaya Bachchan, have come forward to defend the comedian's freedom of expression, and criticized the actions of those who vandalized the Mumbai venue where his show was filmed.
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Comedian Kunal Kamra's remarks against Eknath Shinde have intensified the ongoing feud between the two factions of the Shiv Sena. While Uddhav Thackeray's faction supports Kamra, Shinde's followers have responded with threats and violence, showcasing the historical aggression associated with the party's legacy.
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The CBI submitted a closure report on Sushant Singh Rajput's death, stating no evidence of external involvement. Despite extensive investigations and public speculation over foul play and financial mismanagement, the report concluded the 2020 suicide determination. Controversies around Bollywood nepotism and political interference persisted throughout the high-profile probe, involving multiple agencies.
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