The Assam Police has registered a case against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia and comedian Samay Raina, along with several other influencers, for allegedly "promoting obscenity and engaging in sexually explicit and vulgar discussions" on a recent episode of the YouTube show India's Got Latent.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on X that influencers Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Makhija, among others, have also been named in the FIR for promoting inappropriate content.
Prior to this, a complaint was filed against Ranveer Allahbadia for his controversial remarks, prompting Mumbai Police to visit the show’s sets in Khar.
Allahbadia faced severe criticism for asking a contestant, "Would you rather watch your parents have sex for the rest of your life, or would you join in once and stop it forever?" The remark led to widespread outrage, with many calling for stricter regulations on digital content.
In response to the controversy, the National Human Rights Commission issued a letter to video streaming platforms, urging them to take down videos containing explicit content.
"The commission has come across certain links indicating that a specific episode of the show features YouTubers making vulgar and explicit statements concerning women and children. The availability of such content on widely accessible platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, poses a serious threat to the safety, dignity, and mental well-being of children and women," the human rights body stated in its letter.
Following the backlash, Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as Beer Biceps, apologized for his remarks, admitting that comedy is not his strong suit.
"My comment wasn't just inappropriate, it wasn't even funny. Comedy is not my forte. I'm here to say sorry. Many of you questioned whether this is how I want to use my platform, and the answer is no. I won't provide any justifications or reasoning. It was a lapse in judgment," he said in a video statement.
He further added, "The podcast is watched by people of all ages, and I take that responsibility seriously. Family is the last thing I would ever want to disrespect."
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis weighed in on the issue, hinting at potential action against Allahbadia. "Everyone has freedom of speech, but that freedom ends when it infringes upon the rights of others," he stated on Monday.
With investigations underway, the case has reignited discussions about content regulation on digital platforms and the responsibilities of influencers in maintaining public decency.
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