Three separate cases have been filed against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra at Khar police station over his jibe on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Meanwhile, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam alleged on Saturday that Kunal Kamra has been funded by 'anti-India' organisations abroad. On the same day, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut demanded central protection for the comedian.
Three Complaints Against Kunal Kamra
Citing Mumbai police, Asian News International reported that one of the complaints was filed by the mayor of Jalgaon, while the two other complaints came from a hotelier and a businessman from Nashik.
After the first complaint was filed against Kamra following his show's telecast, the Khar police have called Kamra twice for questioning, but he has yet to appear for investigation.
Earlier on Friday, the Madras High Court granted interim anticipatory bail to Kunal Kamra in connection with several FIRs registered against him. Justice Sundar Mohan ordered interim bail till April 7 with conditions.
Kamra Receiving Funds By 'Anti-India' Organisations Abroad, Says Nirupam
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Saturday alleged that Kunal Kamra has been receiving funds from "anti-India" organisations abroad in violation of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), and the party would approach central agencies, PTI reported.
"Kunal Kamra has been receiving funds. He has received Rs 4 crore in foreign contributions from (donors in) Canada, Australia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and America," the Shiv Sena leader said.
"People who have been sending money are mostly from one community. Have they been issued a fatwa to help him (Kamra)? This is an FCRA violation," he added.
Kamra has been getting funds from anti-India people and organisations, Nirupam claimed.
"There can be a sedition case against Kamra. We will complain against him to the central agencies for taking money from traitors and anti-India organisations and maligning India. Kunal Kamra cannot escape now," he said.
Sanjay Raut Demands Centre To Give Protection For Kamra
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday demanded central protection for comedian Kunal Kamra. "I demand that Kunal Kamra also get a special protection," said Raut.
