VHRP Mahila President Slams Kunal Kamra's Hyderabad Show
Yamuna Pathak of VHRP slams Telangana government for allowing Kunal Kamra's show in Hyderabad despite allegations of mocking Hindu deities.
The Vishva Hindu Rakshak Parishad (VHRP) has launched a scathing attack on the Telangana government following the scheduled stand-up comedy performance by Kunal Kamra in Hyderabad. Yamuna Pathak, the Mahila President of the VHRP, has characterized the event as a deliberate attempt to humiliate the Hindu faith, demanding answers from state authorities regarding the permission granted for the show.
Demands for Government Accountability
Speaking to the media, Yamuna Pathak questioned why the Telangana administration allowed the event to proceed at the TGRTC Kala Bhavan despite previous complaints regarding the comedian's conduct. She highlighted allegations that Kamra has previously made derogatory remarks concerning Hindu deities.
"Telangana government should answer why Kunal Kamra's Hyderabad show was allowed to proceed despite complaints alleging derogatory remarks against Hindu deities," Pathak stated. She further questioned whether the authorities had investigated the prior complaints or if they had been ignored, raising concerns about selective enforcement of the law.
Pathak invoked constitutional principles, noting that Article 14 guarantees equality before the law. She argued that complaints from the Hindu community deserve the same level of scrutiny and action as any other religious group, suggesting that the government's response has been marked by "selective silence."
Protecting the Social Fabric
The VHRP leader emphasized that the organization would stand firm against any efforts to use Hyderabad as a platform for mocking religious sentiments. She stressed the importance of maintaining the city's social harmony and cautioned that Hindu tolerance should not be mistaken for government indifference.
"We from Vishva Hindu Raksha Parishad will firmly oppose any attempt to turn Hyderabad into a stage for deliberate humiliation of Hindu faith. It's important to protect the city's social fabric," she added.
Tensions Rise Ahead of Performance
The controversy has led to a significant security presence at the venue. Hyderabad Police personnel were deployed near the entrance of the TGRTC Kala Bhavan to manage the situation as tensions simmered ahead of the Sunday evening show.
The friction is not limited to the VHRP. The Bajrang Dal had previously issued threats to disrupt the event, alleging that Kamra's content regarding deities such as Ram and Sita is offensive. The group had lodged a formal complaint with the Hyderabad police, seeking to prevent the event from taking place and warning of direct action if the show proceeded.
The Bajrang Dal had issued a stern warning: "We will stop the anti-Hindu Kunal Kamra show scheduled for today... If the event continues today, we, along with a large number of Bajrang Dal and VHP workers, will definitely stop it."