Kamra's lawyer contacted Mumbai police and requested them to give his client 7 days' time to appear before the cops.

In the ongoing controversy surrounding stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday emphasised that the police should take appropriate action against him, adding that Kamra has now realised the consequences of his actions.

Kunal Kamra vs Eknath Shinde: "Freedom of speech is there. We understand satire. But there should be a limit. This is like taking 'supari' (contract) to speak against someone," said the Deputy CM of Maharashtra.