Overview
- During his Union Budget 2026-27 speech, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee cited Vir Das’s 2021 ‘Two Indias’ monologue, calling it a warning and a prophecy.
- Vir Das posted a reaction video on X expressing surprise that his act was referenced on the floor of Parliament and questioning the move.
- He used the clip to announce a new world tour titled “Hey Stranger – A Tour of the World.”
- Abhishek Banerjee replied on X, describing the situation as the “beauty of two Indias” and wished Das full houses on tour.
- The TMC stated on Instagram that Parliament is the proper forum for such issues to be raised.