Youtuber Ranveer Allahbadia's Controversial Remarks on Samay Raina's Show Spark Parliament Inquiry
Ranveer Allahbadia Row: Youtuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia is facing increasing scrutiny following his controversial remarks on Samay Raina's show, "India's Got Latent." The incident has escalated to the Parliament, with several politicians voicing their opposition and a parliamentary committee potentially taking cognizance of the matter.
Parliamentary Committee May Issue Notice
Sources suggest that the Parliamentary Committee on IT matters is considering issuing a notice to Ranveer Allahbadia. A day earlier, committee member Priyanka Chaturvedi had demanded that a notice be sent to Allahbadia.
FIR Filed
An FIR has been registered against five individuals, including Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, and Apurva Makhija. Allahbadia is accused of making inappropriate remarks about parents during the show, leading to widespread outrage on social media.
YouTube Takes Action
Following the escalating controversy, YouTube has removed the contentious episode. This action comes after National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Priyank Kanoongo demanded the video's removal and a notice from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Questions Raised on Freedom of Speech
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Waris Pathan reacted bly to the incident, condemning Allahbadia's remarks. He stated, "His statement is highly objectionable; even Western cultures wouldn't tolerate such remarks. He has flouted freedom of speech. Using such words for parents is shameful."
Allahbadia's Remarks Backfire
The controversy has impacted Allahbadia's follower count; reports suggest a loss of approximately 2 million subscribers. Following the backlash, Allahbadia apologized, stating that his joke wasn't "cool" and acknowledging that comedy isn't his forte. However, the controversy persists, and the parliamentary committee's next steps remain to be seen.
