The Mumbai Cyber Department has filed an FIR against Raina, alleging that they deliberately uploaded the controversial episodes of ‘India’s Got Latent’ and tried to hurt religious sentiments and spread social disturbance. The controversy deepened after the comments of podcaster Ranveer Allabadia in the show.
What is the whole matter?
During the show, Ranveer Allabadia allegedly made objectionable comments about women and the people of Arunachal Pradesh, which feared social stress. In addition, the alleged statements that hurt religious sentiments also came into the limelight. YouTube removed the episode as the dispute escalated.
What was said in the FIR?
The complaint lodged by the Maharashtra Cyber Department said that time Raina posted this video intentionally so that religious sentiments were hurt and unrest in the society. It also mentions allegedly derogatory comments about women and religious beliefs during live stream.
NCW sent summons
Expressing serious concern in this case, the National Commission for Women has summoned Ranveer Allabadia, Samay Raina, Apoorva Makhija, Jaspreet Singh and Ashish Chanchalani. The show’s producers Tushar Pujari and Saurabh Bothra have also been asked to appear before the Commission.
The statement issued on the instructions of NCW President Vijaya Raharatkar said, “These comments have created widespread public outrage and violate the principles of equality and mutual respect in the society. The Commission has organized a hearing in this regard. “
The matter reached Parliament
Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske raised the issue in Parliament and said that strict action should be taken on such cases. He said, “Such unfair comments should be banned on social media. I have raised this matter in Parliament and demanded that such people be acted upon. ”
After this entire controversy, Ranveer Allabadia released a video and apologized and described his remarks as “mistake”. But the controversy does not seem to stop and there is a possibility of legal action.
