Eknath Shinde Over Kunal Kamra Row, Says He Follows Balasaheb Thackrey’s Principle.

Eknath Shinde on Kunal Kamra Row: Says He Upholds Balasaheb Thackeray’s Principles

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: March 25, 2025

Summary: Eknath Shinde defends himself amid the Kamra row, saying he follows Balasaheb’s principle of 80% social work and 20% politics in his career.

In response to the present controversy surrounding comedian Kunal Kamra, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that throughout his career, he stayed true to Balasaheb Thackeray's principle of 80% social activity and 20% politics.

Kamra made a "Gaddar" comment, directed at the Chief Minister of Maharashtra in a recent video. An official complaint was filed against Kamra by Shinde's Shiv Sena group as an outcome of the chaos caused by the comment. The comedian, who is well-known for his political comedy, has often criticized Shinde for leaving Thackrey's Shiv Sena and joining the BJP.

Shinde responded to the matter by saying that he always placed helping the people before engaging in political conflict. Also, he stated his dedication to Balasaheb's philosophy and said that his administration has been promoting the well-being of common people, laborers, and farmers.

Opposition politicians and Shiv Sena (UBT) members have criticized Shinde for his alliance with the BJP, escalating political tensions in Maharashtra. Kamra, who is renowned for his witty remarks, has refused to back down in the face of the legal action.

All eyes are now on how the opposition parties, BJP, and Shiv Sena sections will react to the events in the days ahead as the political action plays out.