Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday expressed concern over the diminishing presence of humour in public speeches, attributing it to growing fears of misinterpretation, reported news agency PTI.

Speaking at the Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Diwas celebrations at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai, Fadnavis said that speakers today exercise “utmost precaution” while using humour, as remarks are often taken out of context or linked unnecessarily to identity.