Stand-up comedian Pulkit Mani, known on Instagram as ‘hunnywhoisfunny’, has officially cancelled his upcoming comedy shows in Noida, Lucknow, and Kanpur.
The cancellations come in the wake of severe political backlash and threats following a recent appearance with Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.
Key Details of the Controversy
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The Event: Mani recently shared the stage with Rahul Gandhi at the Congress party’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ student event in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
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The Performance: During the event, both Gandhi and Mani cracked jokes and used mimicry targeting top BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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The Reason for Cancellation: While Mani initially cited “unforeseen circumstances” for calling off his Noida gig, he later posted an update on Instagram revealing that his shows in Lucknow and Kanpur were cancelled due to “repeated threats from goon activists.”
Political Backlash
The joint appearance drew sharp criticism from prominent BJP leaders:
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CR Kesavan (BJP National Spokesperson): Condemned the event, stating that “no decent, right-thinking person would have found these foul-mouthed, third-rate antics amusing.”
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Pralhad Joshi (Union Education Minister): Accused the Congress party of “moral bankruptcy,” condemning the routine for a perceived lack of basic human empathy and political culture.
