NEW DELHI — Comedian Pulkit Mani has announced the cancellation of his upcoming show dates across Uttar Pradesh following intimidation and political backlash.
The performance cancellations in Noida, Lucknow, and Kanpur come shortly after Mani shared a stage with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at the party’s Chhatron Ki Goonj student campaign in Indore.
Incident Background & Political Response
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Show Cancellations: Tour stops in Noida, Lucknow, and Kanpur officially called off.
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Performer Statement: Attributed the event cancellations to “repeated threats from goon activists” after initially referencing unforeseen circumstances.
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Political Event Context: Collaborated on stage with Rahul Gandhi during a student outreach event in Indore, performing satire and political mimicry.
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Ruling Party Reaction: Triggered severe criticism from senior BJP leaders, who denounced the stage routine and called it a complete degradation of political discourse.
