Comedian’s show cancelled in Hyderabad after Raja Singh threats

Comedian Daniel Fernandes’ show in Hyderabad was cancelled on Saturday after BJP MP T Raja Singh issued threats following his comedy routine on Jains buying goats before Bakrid.

Two years ago, T Raja Singh had threatened fellow comedian Munawar Faruqui over performing in Hyderabad, which had turned into a law and order issue. On Saturday, Fernades posted a video on Instagram informing that his show had to be postponed in Hyderabad due to the unrest caused by his latest video. “No one is ready to guarantee the safety of my audience, my team and myself,” the comedian said, adding that they were still receiving threats of violence and vandalism even after the offending video was deleted.

Fernandes found himself in a controversy because of his comedy video ‘Jains buy goats’.

Raja Singh also uploaded a video threatening retaliation and demanding the cancellation of Fernandes’ show on Saturday at Banjara Hills. “If not, remember that our karyakartas will throw so many chappals at you that you will think 50 times before returning to Hyderabad or Telangana,” Raja Singh said. He also urged the police commissioner to cancel the show otherwise his men would beat the comedian.

Meanwhile, Fernandes has apologised on Instagram to the communities whose sentiments were hurt by his comedic act.

In the past, Raja Singh had threatened Munawar Faruqui for performing in Hyderabad following an invitation from the then Industries Minister KT Rama Rao. Singh was arrested when he tried to disrupt the comedian’s show. In retaliation, the BJP MP uploaded a derogatory video on the Prophet, which not only led to unrest in Hyderabad but also led to his suspension by the BJP. He spent two and a half months in jail after his arrest under the PD Act.