Mumbai, Feb. 4 -- The Privileges Committee of the Maharashtra Legislative Council today issued a summons to controversial stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena leader Sushma Andhare for allegedly making "insulting" remarks against Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in March 2025.
Talking to media persons here, BJP MLC Prasad Lad, who is the Chairperson of the Council's Privileges Committee, said that the notice was issued to Kamra and Andhare 15 days ago, and informed that they have been asked to appear before the Committee for a hearing at 2 pm on Thursday.
"If they fail to turn up after two summons, the Committee will decide about taking action against them," Lad said.
Incidentally, Kunal Kamra, who now live...