Kapil Sharma's angry tweet on BMC bribery triggers political row, BJP hits back

Mumbai: A couple of tweets by ace comedian Kapil Sharma citing corruption in Mumbai’s civic body – BMC –  Friday morning evoked massive political reactions. Through his tweets, the comedian-actor has accused the BMC of bribery and questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi about “Acche Din”.

BJP leader Ram Kadam, acknowledged Kapil’s tweets but wondered why he did not lodge a formal complaint right when the incident happened.

No matter what tax you pay, there should be no corruption: Ram Kadam (BJP) on Comedian Kapil Sharma's allegation against BMC

— ANI (@ANI_news) 9 September 2016

Kapil Sharma took to social media, but he should have complained right when the incident happened: Ram Kadam (BJP) pic.twitter.com/IbAbRLReQY

— ANI (@ANI_news) 9 September 2016

As an Indian citizen, I will go to Cyber Cell & will complain about this. Why didnt Kapil Sharma complain?: Ram Kadam (BJP)

— ANI (@ANI_news) 9 September 2016

Kapil Sharma, and those BMC officials should be called in, and the matter should be investigated: Ram Kadam (BJP)

— ANI (@ANI_news) 9 September 2016

jinkay khne pr ye baat keh rahe hain, voh ek crore kay chai-samosa kha lete hain: Manoj Tiwari on Kapil Sharma tweet pic.twitter.com/n5CmMruKvx

— ANI (@ANI_news) 9 September 2016

Meanwhile, the BMC is expected to hold a press conference to address the Kapil Sharma issue today.

BMC to brief the media shortly on comedian Kapil Sharma issue.

— ANI (@ANI_news) 9 September 2016

Soon after Kapil’s tweets made headlines, the BMC assured Sharma of strict action against the person who asked for bribe.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis too responded to Sharma’s tweets by asking him to provide all information and assured him strictest action against the culprit.

Kapilbhai pls provide all info.
Have directed MC,BMC to take strictest action.
We will not spare the culprit.@KapilSharmaK9 @narendramodi

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) 9 September 2016