Kamra funded by 'anti-India' organisations abroad, claims Nirupam
The Hindu
Shiv Sena leader accuses comedian Kunal Kamra of receiving foreign funds from anti-India organizations, plans to approach central agencies.
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Saturday (March 29, 2025) alleged that comedian Kunal Kamra has been receiving funds from "anti-India" organisations abroad in violation of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) and the party would approach central agencies.
Addressing a press conference, Nirupam claimed Mr. Kamra received ₹4 crore from donors based in Canada, Australia, the U.S., Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries.
The 36-year-old comedian is in the eye of a political storm in Maharashtra after he took a jibe at Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde. Following Mr. Kamra's remarks during a show, Shiv Sainiks vandalised the studio where he performed earlier this week.
"Kunal Kamra has been receiving funds. He has received ₹4 crore foreign contribution from (donors in) Canada, Australia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and America," the Shiv Sena leader said.
"People who have been sending money are mostly from one community. Have they been issued a fatwa to help him (Kamra)? This is an FCRA violation," he said.
Mr. Kamra has been getting funds from anti-India people and organisations, Mr. Nirupam claimed.
"There can be a sedition case against Kamra. We will complain against him to the central agencies for taking money from traitors and anti-India organisations and maligning India. Kunal Kamra cannot escape now," he said.
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