Ranveer Allahbadia Row LIVE: There has to be some control over what comedians say and endorse: Mika Singh

In a recent video post, popular singer Mika Singh expressed his desire for greater control over content that gains widespread attention through talent shows like “India’s Rising Talents.” He acknowledged the ongoing controversies surrounding such shows and voiced concerns about the language used by both judges and social media personalities. Additionally, he stood in support of artists like Diljit Dosanjh, who have faced legal challenges related to their performances.

NCW summons Youtubers, hearing to be held on February 17

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has summoned YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, comedian Samay Raina, and others over allegedly “derogatory and racist” remarks made during the show India’s Got Latent. The hearing is scheduled for February 17, 2025. In an official statement, the NCW expressed serious concerns about the nature of the comments, calling them vulgar and offensive. The Commission specifically named content creators Ranveer Allahabadia, Samay Raina, Apoorva Makhija, Jaspreet Singh, and Ashish Chanchlani, along with the show’s producers, Tushar Poojari and Saurabh Bothra, as those responsible for the remarks in question.

Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske calls for strict content regulation

In the Lok Sabha, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske brought up the issue of YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s offensive remarks, urging the government to formulate guidelines for content shared on such social media programs. After receiving complaints from multiple MPs, a Parliamentary panel on information technology is considering summoning Allahbadia. The podcaster may be served a notice requiring his appearance before the panel to address questions related to the controversy.

Mumbai Police at Ranveer Allahbadia’s residence

According to multiple media reports, Mumbai Police is at Ranveer’s Allahbadia’s residence. The YouTuber and podcaster continues to be in the deep waters regarding his controversial remarks on Samay Raina’s ‘India’s Got Latent’ show. The 31-year-old’s ‘vulgar’ question has invited angry reaction from all over the internet, and also the country’s politicians. More details are awaited on this are awaited.

Parliamentary Committee likely to summon Ranveer Allahbadia

According to media reports, Allahbadia may now be summoned by a Parliamentary standing committee on Communication and Information and Technology. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi along with other political leaders have suggested that the panel should summon the widely-known Beer Biceps.

Speaking on the controversy, Chaturvedi took to her X account and said that in the name of comedy, abusive language that crosses the limit is not acceptable. “He is someone with millions of subscribers, every political has sat in his podcast. PM has given him an award… As a member of standing committee of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, I will raise this issue,” Chaturvedi was quoted as saying.

In the most recent development, YouTube has taken down the controversial video of Samay Raina’s ‘India’s Got Latent’ show. Although Allahbadia had issued a video apology, the internet is far from pardoning him.

The backlash and aftereffects of ‘sex with parents’ remark

Allahbadia has collectively lost over 8000 followers on his two Instagram profiles over the past five days, according to an assessment by Qoruz, an influencer marketing intelligence platform.

After the controversy took the spotlight on social media, a BJP leader in Mumbai filed a police complaint against Allahbadia and Samay Raina. The issue escalated when Priyank Kanoongo, a member of the National Human Rights Commission, contacted YouTube’s head of public policy in India, asking for “urgent action.”