Comedian Kapil Sharma complains to PM Modi about bribe demands by BMC, Govt springs into action

Comedian Kapil Sharma, on Friday, alleged that a Bombay Municipal Corporation official demanded a bribe of Rs 5 lakh as bribe for opening his office. The comedian, known as India’s finest comedian in recent times, wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in early hours on Friday complaining about the incident. 

“I am paying 15 cr income tax from last 5 year n still i have to pay 5 lacs bribe to BMC office for making my office @narendramodi,” Kapil tweeted. 

I am paying 15 cr income tax from last 5 year n still i have to pay 5 lacs bribe to BMC office for making my office @narendramodi

— KAPIL (@KapilSharmaK9) September 9, 2016

An angry Kapil further asked Prime Minister in another tweet if these are acche din (good days)?

Yeh hain aapke achhe din ? @narendramodi

— KAPIL (@KapilSharmaK9) September 9, 2016

Reacting immediately to his complaint, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis asked him to provide all information and ensured that a strict action will be taken as soon as possible. 

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) September 9, 2016

Meanwhile, BMC has also requested him to file a formal complaint and name the official who demanded the bribe. 

Kapil Sharma hosts a very famous comedy show ‘The Kapil Sharma show’ for which he is reportedly paid Rs 60 lakh rupees per episode that comes out to be 5 cr per month. It is reportedly way more than how much many of the Bollywood stars make.

Also read: Kapil Sharma bribe row: Comedian was building the office illegally, says BMC official