India, March 26 -- Karnataka Minister for Electronics, IT/BT, and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Priyank Kharge, voiced his support for stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra.

Kharge on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), condemned attempts to suppress dissent and reiterated the significance of free speech in a democratic society.

In his post, Kharge wrote, "No matter how many attempts are made to suppress dissent, the very foundation of our democracy is built on the right to speak, question, and challenge those in power. True patriotism isn't about blind obedience; it's about holding the government accountable."

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Kharge emphasized...