Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has refused to apologise for his derogatory remarks on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde, ANI reported. His refusal to apologise for his remarks has now sparked sharp responses from Maharashtra Government officials including Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam and Minister Gulab Patil.

After the clip of the remark went viral, supporters of the Shiv Sena ransacked The Habitat studio where Kamra recorded the show, early Sunday. The police booked the Sena workers for vandalising the studio, and arrested them Monday. They were released on bail later in the evening.