Mumbai:
The row over Podcaster Ranveer Ranveer Allahbadia shows no signs of dying, as more police complaints are submitted and the demands for strict action become louder. However, another section believes that the indignation is selective.
Here are 10 latest developments in this big story
- Apoorva Mukhija Aka the Rebel Kid, another influencer who has moved fire for her gross comments about the India's Got Latent Roast Show, visited Khar's police station with her lawyer after the police called her to include her statement in the case.
- A team of Assam Police was brought to Mumbai as part of the probe in the gross comments from Mr. Allahbadia. Assam Police previously registered a matter of obscenity against Allahbadia, comic and shower Samay Rana, Mrs. Mukhija and others.
- The National Commission for Women has expressed concern about the comments of Allahbadia and called him and others who were linked to the show on 17 February.
- “These comments, which have fueled widespread public indignation, violate the dignity and respect that every individual owes, in particular in a society that maintains equality and mutual respect,” said the panel, adding that a hearing is planned for the Instructions from chairman Vijaya Rahatkar.
- The Maharashtra -Cybercel has submitted a case under the IT law law. Reports say that notifications are sent to at least 30 people who are linked to the show and they should appear for the cyber cell and take their statements.
- The case has also reached the parliament. Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske has marked the offensive comments and demanded censorship on OTT platforms. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has said that she would sue the case on a house panel.
- Allahbadia, also known as The Beerbiceps Guy, recently appeared in an episode of India's Got Latent organized by Raina. A short clip of the show, which is now viral, shows Allahbadia who asks a participant: “Would you rather see how your parents have sex every day for the rest of your life or once participate and stop forever.”
- Allahbadia has issued apology in the midst of the row. “My comment was not appropriate, and not even funny, comedy is not my strength, I'm just here to say sorry.” He said he “decline in my judgment” and “it wasn't cool”.
- The podcaster, which has millions of followers on social media, now feels the heat when people don't follow him. He has lost around 50,000 followers since the row broke out.
- Several celebrities have spoken out against Allahbadia and said that fillinggarity was not funny and that it was irresponsible of him to make such a remark without considering the impact on society. However, another section has said that the indignation about the issue was selective and that law enforcement should instead concentrate on crime control instead of going after Allahbadia, especially after his apology.
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