Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Kamra Responds to Breach of Privilege Motion, Calls It Mala Fide
Comedian Kunal Kamra received a notice because of a song he made that made fun of a politician.
Kamra replied saying his song didn't stop the government from working.
He also said that the notice seemed unfair and done with a hidden motive.
Kamra's song made fun of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and events from 2022.
Kamra believes that making fun of someone shouldn't be against the law and that the government shouldn't use its power to silence critics.
The comedian also pointed out that others have used similar language without facing consequences.
Kunal Kamra responded to a breach of privilege motion filed against him.
Kamra stated his remarks did not interfere with the Maharashtra legislature's functioning.
The breach of privilege motion was filed by MLC Pravin Darekar.
Kamra performed a parody song referencing Eknath Shinde's actions in 2022.
Kamra believes the notice is mala fide and a selective application of privilege.
- Who
- Kunal Kamra and Maharashtra Legislative Council
- What
- Kunal Kamra responded to a breach of privilege motion regarding a parody song.
- When
- July 24 (reply sent).
- Where
- Maharashtra Legislature
- Why
- Kamra believes the motion is mala fide and that the song did not interfere with legislative functioning.
Kunal Kamra's Perspective
Legislature's Perspective
Freedom of Speech
Kunal Kamra's Perspective
Satire and criticism should be protected.
Legislature's Perspective
Legislators should be shielded from satire.
Motivation of the Motion
Kunal Kamra's Perspective
Motion is motivated and selective.
Legislature's Perspective
Motion is a proper use of privilege to protect members.
- Comedian
- Kunal Kamra
- Motion Filed By
- MLC Pravin Darekar
- Subject of Motion
- Parody Song
- Song Reference
- Eknath Shinde's actions in 2022
- Kamra's Response Date
- July 24
- Allegation
- Belittling and disrespecting the Deputy Chief Minister.