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Comic Pulkit Mani cancels Uttar Pradesh shows after political stage appearance

Source: NDTV · 22 Sep 2026, 04:46 UTC

Comic Pulkit Mani has cancelled shows in Uttar Pradesh after appearing on stage with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at the party’s “Chhatron Ki Goonj” event. Mani, who uses the Instagram handle “hunnywhoisfunny”, had teamed up with Gandhi at the programme, according to NDTV.

Comic Pulkit Mani has cancelled his shows in Uttar Pradesh after appearing on stage with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at a Congress event, according to NDTV. Mani, who uses the Instagram handle “hunnywhoisfunny”, had teamed up with Gandhi at the party’s “Chhatron Ki Goonj” programme. The source material does not describe what was performed or discussed on stage.

The comedian’s Uttar Pradesh shows have now been cancelled. The available information does not state how many shows were affected, when they were scheduled or who made the decision to cancel them. It also does not give a reason for the cancellations or include a statement from Mani, the Congress or the organisers.

No details are provided about whether any replacement performances will be held. The reported sequence links the cancellations to the public appearance but does not establish why they occurred. Further information about the venues, dates and consequences was not included in the source material.

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