India, Feb. 18 -- Comedian Kunal Kamra and political leader Sushma Andhare appeared before the Privilege Committee of the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Tuesday over a parody song allegedly targeting Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The hearing was adjourned to March 10 after the complainant, BJP leader Pravin Darekar, failed to appear.

Pravin had moved a breach of privilege notice against Kunal and Sushma , alleging they made "derogatory remarks" against Eknath Shinde, a senior leader of the Shiv Sena, whose faction is part of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra.

According to a report by PTI, committee chairman Prasad Lad said, "Mr Kamra told the committee that he was ready to record his statement now. However, it woul...