On Sunday night, Shiv Sena members damaged the Habitat Comedy Club in Mumbai’s Khar area, where Kamra’s show took place, as well as a hotel in whose premises the club is located.”Freedom of speech is there. We understand satire. But there should be a limit. This is like taking ‘supari’ (contract) to speak against someone,” Shinde said at a BBC Marathi event.On the Shiv Sainiks vandalising the studio where Kamra had performed and made those remarks, Shinde said the other person should also maintain a certain level.”Otherwise, action causes reaction,” he said. “I will not speak much on this. I do not justify vandalism,” the Dy CM added.”This same person (Kamra) had commented on the Supreme Court of India, the Prime Minister, (journalist) Arnab Goswami and some industrialists. This is not freedom of speech; this is working for someone,” Shinde saidKamra has said he will not apologise for his controversial comments about Shinde and criticised the vandalism of the venue in Mumbai where the comedy show was recorded.Shinde emphasised his commitment to prioritising development and welfare schemes over responding to allegations.”Nowadays, I don’t reply to allegations. I say my work will be my reply. I’ve always prioritised work. All the projects like Atal Setu, Coastal Road (both in Mumbai) and Metro projects had stopped abruptly. We restarted them, giving priority to development and welfare schemes,” he said.The deputy CM further highlighted several welfare initiatives, including the ‘Ladki Bahin’ scheme, the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme, and the decision to make education free for girls.The state government has taken many decisions and implemented the necessary government resolutions (GRs), Shinde said.”So, I don’t focus on who says what; I answer them through my work,” he added.
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