Goa, March 25 -- Comedian Kunal Kamra has responded to the backlash over his controversial remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, asserting that no political party can dictate his comedy or the topics he chooses to address. Kamra's comments, which targeted Shinde's political decisions, have sparked outrage, leading to an FIR being filed against him and Shiv Sena workers reportedly vandalizing the venue where his show was held.

On Monday, Kamra took to social media to stand by his right to freedom of speech and expression, emphasizing that it is not meant to only support the powerful or wealthy. "Our right to freedom of speech and expression is not just for fawning over the rich and powerful, as today's media might...