By Mohammad Javed Rasheedi

Just when the political atmosphere couldn’t get any more charged, the National-Award winning actor Prakash Raj and Kunal Kamra strolled in like two unbothered uncles at a chaos-filled family wedding — black T-shirts on, smirks locked, and sarcasm fully loaded.

The veteran actor posted a picture of himself with Kamra, both looking like they were about to drop a joint mixtape with a caption that read: “How to reach Tamil Nadu brother? Simple… in an auto. Just asking.”

Within minutes, the internet knew: this was not just a caption. This was satire served in 4K Ultra HD to the people who have vandalised the Mumbai’s Habitat studio where Kunal Kamra performed in a stand up show.

To truly appreciate this caption masterpiece, you have to rewind to Kamra’s latest stand-up gig. The comedian, known for not tiptoeing around power, had taken jabs at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Nirmala Sitharaman and many BJP leaders. As expected, not everyone took it well.

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In fact, someone — allegedly from a political party’s unofficial bad vibes department — dialed Kamra and threatened him on record. Yes, in an era of smart tech and dumb decisions, the threat was conveniently recorded and leaked faster than your phone’s battery on 4G.

The best part? The caller asked Kamra, “Where are you?”

On this, the comedian replied, “Come to Tamil Nadu, I’ll meet you.”

When the caller asked again, Kamra repeated the same. Then the caller emotionally said “How will you reach Tamil Nadu now, brother?”

Prakash Raj, a National Award-winning actor, is known for using his platform to voice political opinions, often critical of the ruling establishment. Whether in public speeches or social media posts, he consistently positions himself in solidarity with dissenting voices, including journalists, activists, and comedians like Kamra.

However, Prakash Raj has entered in the scene with a caption so perfectly. The veteran actor isn’t new to this. The man has played villains in films, heroes in real life, and now — comedian in politics. His Instagram caption wasn’t just banter; it was a roast with a seatbelt. He didn’t drop names, didn’t shout slogans — just a calm, calculated, perfectly timed jab. And in true Raj style, he used humour not as a distraction, but as a weapon of mass clarification.

Also, the choice of black T-shirts has become considered as the icing on the cake among their fans and Maharashtra govt critics.

Kamra under pressure after stand-up show

The controversy stems from Kamra’s recent performance, where he made pointed remarks about Eknath Shinde. Now the comedian, who is known for his politically charged humour, continues to face backlash but has also received vocal support from figures like Prakash Raj.

While some comedians wait for applause, Kunal Kamra seems to collect court dates. FIRs have become such a regular part of his routine, he might just start including them in his show’s merchandise. But in the face of trolling, threats, and legal landmines, the stand up comedian remains — as ever — unbothered and hilarious.

Thanks to this post, he now has Prakash Raj as his unofficial bodyguard of satire, and frankly, it’s the most cinematic crossover we’ve seen since Avengers: Endgame.

In a strongly worded intervention, the Calcutta High Court on Saturday directed the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in Murshidabad and other violence-hit districts of West Bengal, following widespread unrest over the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The court said that constitutional courts “cannot be a mute spectator” when citizen safety is at risk, and observed that the situation in parts of the state is grave and volatile.

The order comes after protests spiraled into violence across Murshidabad, Malda, Hooghly, and South 24 Parganas, resulting in the deaths of three people, the burning of vehicles, and stone-pelting at security forces.

“We cannot turn a blind eye,” says High Court

The special bench comprising Justices Soumen Sen and Raja Basu Chowdhury, constituted to hear a petition filed by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, said that the deployment of central forces was necessary as state measures were inadequate and delayed.

“We cannot turn a blind eye to the various reports that have surfaced which prima facie show vandalism in few districts of the state of West Bengal,” the bench observed. “The situation is grave and volatile… action against the culprits must be taken on a war footing.”

The court also directed that both the state and central governments submit detailed reports on the developments. The next hearing has been scheduled for April 17.

Mamata Banerjee: “We will not implement the Waqf Amendment Act”

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in a public address, declared that her government will not implement the Waqf (Amendment) Act, and questioned the purpose of the ongoing unrest.

“We have made our position clear — we do not support this law. This law will not be implemented in our state. So what is the riot about?” she asked in a social media post, blaming the central government for introducing the legislation.

She further warned against the politicisation of religion and promised legal action against anyone attempting to incite violence under the guise of protest.

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose welcomed the court’s decision to bring in CAPF, stating that the judiciary’s timely intervention was necessary. In a video message, he said, “I am glad that the Calcutta High Court stepped in and gave the appropriate decision in appropriate time.”

Meanwhile, Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar cautioned protestors that the police would not tolerate disruptions to law and order. The state police remain on alert as central forces coordinate deployment in sensitive areas.

West Bengal Police arrested 12 additional individuals on Sunday in connection with the violent protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Murshidabad, bringing the total arrests to 150. The clashes, which claimed three lives, have subsided, with no fresh incidents reported, as security forces maintain a tight vigil across the Muslim-majority district.

A senior police officer stated, “The situation in Suti, Dhulian, Samserganj, and Jangipur is now peaceful. Overnight raids led to 12 more arrests, and our investigation continues, with further detentions expected.” Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) remain in place, alongside an internet suspension in affected areas. Security personnel are conducting vehicle checks and patrolling sensitive zones to prevent any resurgence of unrest.

The protests, sparked by the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, turned violent on Friday, with mobs torching vehicles, including police vans, hurling stones at security forces, and blocking roads across Murshidabad and other parts of the state. Minor flare-ups persisted into Saturday. The violence left 18 policemen injured.

Tragically, two deaths were reported in Jafrabad, Samserganj, where Harogobindo Das and his son Chandan Das were found stabbed to death in their home on Saturday. Another victim, 21-year-old Ijaz Momin, succumbed to bullet wounds sustained during clashes at Sajur More in Suti on Friday.

On Saturday, April 12, the Calcutta High Court took decisive action, directing the immediate deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in the Murshidabad district to tackle violent protests sparked by the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The ruling came during an emergency hearing prompted by a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Suvendu Adhikari, the state’s Leader of Opposition and a BJP leader, who urged central intervention to restore peace in the volatile, Muslim-majority region near the Bangladesh border.

A special bench, led by Justices Soumen Sen and Raja Basu Chowdhury under Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam’s guidance, lambasted the state government for its failure to control the unrest. “Courts cannot stand by while people’s lives and safety are at risk,” the justices declared, lamenting that earlier central force deployment might have prevented the escalation. The court extended its order, allowing CAPF deployment in other districts if similar disturbances erupt, but stressed that these forces must collaborate with local authorities to stabilize the situation.

The court further instructed both the West Bengal government and the Union government to submit comprehensive reports detailing the violence, setting April 17, 2025, as the date for the next hearing. The directive follows a grim toll: three fatalities, including a father and son stabbed to death in Samserganj and a 21-year-old shot in Suti, alongside over 150 arrests, torched vehicles, and 18 injured policemen since clashes began on April 8.

Dismissing the state’s assertion that order had been restored, the bench pointed to ongoing “chaos and destruction” not only in Murshidabad but also in South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, and Hooghly, describing the situation as “deeply troubling.” The court also brushed aside claims that the PIL was politically driven, prioritizing the urgent need to protect citizens over procedural objections.