Shiv Sena activist Rahool Kanal on Saturday, April 5, said that BookMyShow, a events and movie booking application and online portal, has taken stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra off the sale and artists list from its platforms. The social media in-charge of Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, thanked BookMyShoew CEO Ashish Hemrajani for keeping its portal "clean and keeping such artist out of the list of pure entertainment".
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When the news agency PTI contacted, the BookMyShow team said they have no comments to offer as of now. “I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support of your team to take the said artist out of your sale and promotion listing. Thank you for even taking him out of the BookMyShow search history. Your belief in maintaining peace and at the same time respecting our emotions has been instrumental,” Kanal stated in a letter to Hemrajani.
Kanalsaid Mumbaikars love and believe in every form of art but not personal agendas. “Your personal touch and guidance by your team were invaluable in navigating and reaching a solution. “We deeply value your commitment to BookMyShow‘s values that align with the support and customer experience. Your vision and leadership are truly inspiring. Thank you for giving us your team and getting this cleared at the earliest.” Kanal further stated.
Kanal was booked along with Shiv Sena workers for allegedly vandalising the studio where Kamra had performed and alluded to Shinde while making a traitor jibe, which snowballed into a major row. Mumbai Police has issued three notices to Kamra, believed to be in Puducherry, seeking his personal appearance, but he has skipped all of them.