In a recent development, Uddhav Thackeray, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has come out in support of comedian Kunal Kamra following his controversial ‘gaddar’ comment directed at Eknath Shinde, a senior leader of the Shiv Sena party. Thackeray made it clear that labeling someone as a ‘gaddar’ (traitor) should not be perceived as an act of aggression. He also took the opportunity to distance Shiv Sena from the recent incidents of vandalism, attributing them to a group he referred to as the ‘gaddar sena.’ However, amidst the ongoing controversy, a recent inspection conducted by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) revealed the presence of unauthorized structures at the venue where Kamra had performed his show. These structures have been marked for removal as per the BMC’s regulations. The support extended by Thackeray to Kamra amid the ‘gaddar’ comment controversy has added a new dimension to the unfolding events, shedding light on the complexities of political discourse and freedom of expression in India. The clarification provided by Thackeray regarding the ‘gaddar’ remark and the subsequent actions taken by the BMC underscore the importance of upholding legal standards and regulations, even in the midst of heated debates and differing opinions. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.