Fadnavis warns YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia over indecent remarks on 'India's Got Latent'
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has condemned YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia for his inappropriate remarks during a recent episode of the comedy show India's Got Latent. Speaking to the media on Monday, Fadnavis emphasised that comedians and influencers should maintain boundaries in their content, urging that action be taken against those who cross them.
Fadnavis stated, "Everyone has the right to freedom of speech, but this freedom ends where it infringes upon someone else's rights. What has been said and presented is completely wrong. Our society has established certain norms, and if these are violated, it becomes a serious matter."
A complaint has already been filed in Mumbai against Allahbadia, social media influencer Apoorva Makhija, Samay, and the organisers of India's Got Latent. The complaint accuses them of promoting obscenity and using abusive language during the show.
The controversy arose after Ranveer asked a contestant an offensive question, "Would you rather watch your parents have sex for the rest of your life, or would you join in once and stop it forever?" This remark drew widespread backlash on social media, with many calling for strict action against him. Fellow panellists Apoorva and Samay have also faced criticism for not condemning the remark.
Despite the backlash, India's Got Latent remains one of the most popular comedy shows, attracting several celebrities as guests.
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Sujit Nair raises concerns over speculation of DMK-AIADMK understanding to block TVK
Chennai: Journalist and political commentator Sujit Nair has expressed concern over speculation that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam could explore a post-poll understanding to prevent Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming the government in Tamil Nadu.
In a social media post, Sujit Nair said the election verdict in Tamil Nadu reflected a clear public demand for political change and argued that the mandate should be respected irrespective of political preferences.
Referring to reports and political discussions surrounding a possible understanding between the DMK and AIADMK, he said he hoped such developments remained only speculative conversations and did not turn into reality.
Nair stated that if such an alliance were to take shape, it would raise serious questions about ideological politics in the country. He said TVK had emerged through a democratic electoral process and that the legitimacy to govern in a parliamentary democracy comes from the people’s verdict.
According to him, attempts to prevent an electoral winner from forming the government through unexpected political arrangements may be constitutionally valid, but many people could view them as politically opportunistic.
He further said that such a move could particularly affect the political image of the DMK, which has historically projected itself around ideology, social justice and opposition politics. Nair said that in ideological terms, the DMK appeared closer to TVK than to the AIADMK, and joining hands with its long-time political rival only to remain in power could weaken its broader political narrative.
He added that the same questions would apply to the AIADMK as well, as the party had spent decades positioning itself against the DMK and such an arrangement could create discomfort among its cadre and supporters.
Drawing a comparison with Maharashtra politics in 2019, Nair said he had expressed similar views when the Shiv Sena formed an alliance with the Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party after the Assembly elections.
He said post-poll alliances between long-standing political rivals often create a public perception that ideology and electoral mandates become secondary when political power equations come into play.
Nair also said such developments increase public cynicism towards politics and reinforce the belief among voters that ideology is often sidelined after elections.
He maintained that the Tamil Nadu verdict was emphatic and said respecting both the spirit and substance of the mandate was important for the credibility of democratic politics.
