Popular standup comedian Daniel Fernandes cancelled his Hyderabad show after BJP MLA T Raja threatened to thrash him after making a controversial statement against the Jain community. Read on to find more details. Published: June 30, 2024 2:16 PM IST By Edited by Daniel Fernandes, a popular stand-up comedian, was forced to cancel his upcoming show in Hyderabad that was slated for June 29, a Saturday.
This cancellation was a result of threats he received from T Raja, a Member of Legislative Assembly from the Bharatiya Janata Party. This unwelcome backlash emerged after a video went viral, showcasing Fernandes making light-hearted comments about the Jain community. Read on to find more details.
Daniel Fernandes voiced his concerns on Instagram by sharing a video. Within this video, he expressed worry over the safety of his team and viewers following threats he’s been receiving, even post his sincere apologies. Take a look at the post: In the video, the comedian expressed, “The video that has offended people has been taken down and I have posted an apology earlier.
However, we are still receiving calls, messages, and emails threatening us with violence and vandalism. Nobody is ready to guarantee the safety of my audience, my crew and myself, and I do not want to put anybody in harm’s way because of something I said (sic).” He further added, “It’s okay to disagree with an artist’s work.
But to say that I will inflict violence upon an artist because I do not like the.
