Hum honge kamyaab: Kunal Kamra's satirical dig at Maharashtra Assembly brawl
Despite the threats and vandalism, Kamra stood by his performance and refused to apologise. He condemned the violence and criticised those targeting venues that host political satire. His latest video, posted in the wake of the Assembly scuffle, appears to be a continuation of his criticism of the state's political leadership.The incident that prompted Kamra's post took place inside the Maharashtra Legislature complex, where a violent clash broke out between supporters of BJP's Gopichand Padalkar and NCP (Sharad Pawar group)'s Jitendra Awhad. Viral footage from the spot showed the two groups trading punches in the lobby near the main entrance, with security personnel struggling to separate them.The clash was reportedly triggered by an earlier confrontation between the two MLAs, during which Awhad accused Padalkar of deliberately slamming a car door on him. The situation escalated the next day when their supporters came to blows. Two people were detained by Vidhan Bhavan security in connection with the incident.Padalkar, MLA from Jat, later apologised and expressed regret over the incident. "This is an unfortunate incident. As a member of the legislative house, I express my regret and apologise to the Speaker of the Assembly and Chairperson of the Legislative Council," he said.Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condemned the fracas, calling it "absolutely inappropriate" and called for an investigation into the incident.Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said that the incident indicated how "goons have reached Vidhan Sabha" and demanded accountability from the state's top leadership.Awhad, meanwhile, alleged that the attack on him was premeditated. "Goons are being allowed to enter the assembly and the safety of MLAs is in danger," he said, claiming he had been verbally abused and threatened with death. "If MLAs are not safe even inside the Vidhan Bhavan, what is the point of being a public representative?" he added.advertisementNCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar echoed Awhad's concerns and said the clash reflected a deeper breakdown in law and order in the state. "Now there are even planned attacks inside the Vidhan Bhavan. Maharashtra has become worse than Bihar," he said.The issue was raised in both Houses of the legislature, prompting Speaker Rahul Narwekar to seek a detailed report and promise appropriate action. Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar demanded a probe into how entry passes were being issued, amid growing concern about overcrowding and security lapses within the Assembly premises.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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