'Will stop anti-Hindu show': Bajrang Dal warns over Kunal Kamra's Hyderabad event
Bajrang Dal threatens to disrupt Kunal Kamra's Hyderabad event, alleging offensive remarks against Hindu deities Ram and Sita.
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Tensions have escalated in Hyderabad as the Bajrang Dal has issued a stern warning to disrupt a scheduled stand-up comedy performance by Kunal Kamra. The group has alleged that the comedian’s content is offensive to Hindu sentiments, specifically targeting remarks regarding the deities Ram and Sita.
Police Complaint Filed to Halt Event
The confrontation comes ahead of Kamra's performance scheduled for Sunday at the TGRTC Kala Bhavan, located at RTC X Roads in Hyderabad. Seeking to prevent the show from taking place, the Bajrang Dal has officially lodged a complaint with the Hyderabad police.
A spokesperson for the Hyderabad unit of the Bajrang Dal stated their intention to intervene if the event is allowed to proceed. They claimed that Kamra has a history of criticizing Hindu gods and that legal actions have been taken against him in various other locations previously.
"If the event continues today, we, along with a large number of Bajrang Dal and VHP workers, will definitely stop it," the group declared in their statement.
A History of Controversy
This is not the first time the comedian has found himself at the center of intense political and social friction. Kamra has previously faced significant backlash for his commentary on political figures and religious themes.
In March 2025, a major controversy erupted during his stand-up special titled Naya Bharat. During the performance, Kamra referred to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a "traitor" (gaddar). The fallout from those remarks was immediate and physical:
- Supporters of the Shiv Sena faction vandalized the performance venue.
- Nearby hotel premises were also targeted during the unrest.
- Police were forced to detain several party workers following the chaos.
- An FIR was subsequently registered against Kamra by the Mumbai Police.
Following those incidents, Kamra sought legal recourse through the courts. While the Madras High Court granted him interim anticipatory bail based on his residency in Tamil Nadu, he also moved the Bombay High Court to challenge the FIR, where he eventually received protection from arrest.