Indian comedian Kunal Kamra is under police investigation after making satirical jokes about a right-wing politician allied with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
His remarks sparked outrage, leading to an attack on a comedy club where he performed. Authorities are now probing whether his jokes constitute defamation, raising concerns about freedom of speech in India. This is not the first time comedians in the country have faced legal trouble for criticizing political figures.
The case has reignited debates over the limits of satire and political expression in India.
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A comedian told a joke about a politician. Now he’s under police investigation
A prominent Indian comedian is standing by his right to make jokes after an angry mob attacked a comedy club where he had made an onstage jibe at a right-wing politician.
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