Kunal refuses to apologize in the Eknath Shinde case, says suppressing satire is against democracy.

The Maharashtra Legislative Council is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the Indian state of Maharashtra, established in 1956 following the reorganization of states. It functions as a permanent house, with one-third of its members retiring every two years, and serves as a revising chamber for legislation passed by the lower house, the Legislative Assembly. Its history is tied to the former Bombay Legislative Council, which dates back to the British colonial period.

Balasaheb Thackeray was a prominent Indian political figure and founder of the Shiv Sena party in Maharashtra, rather than a physical place or cultural site. He was a highly influential and controversial leader known for his strong advocacy for Marathi-speaking people and his foundational role in shaping Maharashtra’s politics from the 1960s until his death in 2012. His legacy is embodied in the political movement he created and in memorials like the “Shivaji Park” grounds in Mumbai, a key site for his public addresses.