Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis told members of the state legislative assembly that stringent action would be taken against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for his derogatory remarks on Deputy Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde. The CM categorically stated that his government would not tolerate reckless behaviour under the guise of comedy and freedom of expression.

Stating that like everyone, he too likes stand-up comedy, but not the way it was done by Kamra, Fadnavis said, “Under the guise of comedy, below the belt comments will not be tolerated. Strict action will be taken against the person indulging in such an act, no matter who it is.”