India, May 12 -- Just as stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra held his ground on April 9, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushama Andhare too refused to apologise before the state legislature's privileges committee over her alleged insult to Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde.

Andhare had backed Kamra after his satirical song referring to Shinde as a "traitor" and a "turncoat" sparked a political controversy in March last year. Both Kamra and Andhare are facing a breach of privilege motion moved by BJP MLC Pravin Darekar, for allegedly insulting Shinde and the state legislature.

Appearing before the privileges committee on Monday, Andhare faced 23 questions from the panel. Asked whether she was prepared to apologise for her remarks against...