Kunal Kamra summoned by Mumbai Police for third time over Eknath Shinde remarks, asked to appear on April 5

The Mumbai Police has issued a third summons to comedian Kunal Kamra over his alleged controversial remarks on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in his latest stand-up video, "Naya Bharat", on YouTube.

Kamra has been asked to record his statement on April 5.

“The Mumbai Police has issued a third notice to Kunal Kamra to appear on 5th April and record his statement. Police had called Kunal Kamra twice before for questioning, but he did not appear,” Mumbai Police officials told ANI.

The police had to issue a third summons after Kamra did not appear for the previous summons. They are also investigating allegations that Kamra has made satirical remarks on other personalities.

If the investigation reveals any offensive satirical remarks about any politician, actor, or sportsperson, then necessary action will be taken against him, according to the police.

While Kunal Kamra has not reached out yet, the comedian's lawyer has reportedly contacted the officials.

As of now, three separate cases have been filed against Kamra at the Khar Police Station over his remarks on Eknath Shinde.

According to the Mumbai Police, the Mayor of Jalgaon filed one complaint, while a hotelier and a businessman from Nashik filed the other two.

Kunal Kamra granted interim anticipatory bail

On Friday, the Madras High Court granted interim anticipatory bail to Kunal Kamra regarding the multiple FIRs filed against him. He was issued an interim anticipatory bail by Justice Sunder Mohan until April 7 with conditions.

Kunal Kamra reached out to the Madras High Court to seek transit anticipatory bail. He claimed to have received many threats after his controversial remarks.

Kamra was criticised for calling Eknath Shinde a "traitor" (Gaddar) during his performance of ‘Naya Bharat’ in Mumbai's Habitat studio. Following his remarks, Shiv Sena party leaders vandalised the Habitat premises. His statement also received criticism from several political leaders.