Comedian Kunal Kamra shared a segment from his recent standup performance, indirectly criticizing Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. An FIR was lodged against Kamra for allegedly defaming Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Despite the backlash and an apology refusal, Kamra remains defiant, with Eknath Shinde warning against the misuse of freedom of expression.
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