New Delhi, March 24 -- Amid the growing controversy over comedian Kunal Kamra's remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Monday lashed out at Kamra, accusing the comedian of veering into vulgarity.

Responding to Kamra's alleged description of the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister as "gaddaar" (traitors), Shaina NC said, "You call Maharashtra's most popular CM and Deputy CM 'gaddaar' and label it comedy. This isn't comedy--it's vulgarity."

In a self-made video, the Shiv Sena leader questioned Kamra's intentions, alleging he was being manipulated by the UBT faction of the Shiv Sena.

"Who is this Kunal Kamra, hired and used as a puppet by UBT as a diversionary tactic? Can you stoop so lo...