Parliament Panel May Summon, Ban Ranveer Allahbadia After Controversial Remarks On Samay Raina’s Show
Ranveer Allahbadia, may face a ban from appearing on public platforms after his offensive remarks on Samay Raina’s show, India’s Got Latent!
YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, may face a ban from appearing on public platforms after his offensive remarks on Samay Raina’s show, India’s Got Latent. The controversy has now reached the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communication and Information Technology, with multiple political leaders demanding strict action against him.
Parliamentary Panel To Ban Ranveer Allahbadia
According to sources, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi has called for Allahbadia to be summoned by the panel, stating that his comments crossed all limits in the name of comedy. She also announced her intention to raise the issue in Parliament during the ongoing budget session. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Chaturvedi wrote, “Abusive language under the garb of comedy is unacceptable. Having a platform does not mean one can say anything. He has millions of followers, and even political leaders, including the Prime Minister, have appeared on his podcast.
As a member of the Standing Committee for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, I will bring this up.” Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra also weighed in on the controversy, emphasizing the need for stricter guidelines to prevent such content. “YouTubers with huge followings should be held accountable for the language they use, as they influence young minds. I will be raising this issue in our next committee meeting,” he said.
Government sources confirmed that initial action has already been taken, with the episode being removed from YouTube. However, further steps will be considered based on the findings of the committee.
What Had Happened?
Allahbadia sparked outrage with his crude and inappropriate remarks on India’s Got Latent. During the show, he not only asked a contestant an explicit question about their body but also made an outrageous offer involving money in exchange for an obscene act. However, the statement that caused the most backlash was when he asked a contestant: “Would you rather watch your parents have sex every day for the rest of your life or join in once to stop it forever?”
Following widespread criticism, Allahbadia issued a public apology, admitting that his comments were not only inappropriate but also unfunny. “Comedy is not my forte. I sincerely apologize,” he stated.
As the backlash continues, it remains to be seen whether the parliamentary panel will take concrete action against him.
First Published: February 11, 2025 1:31 PM
