Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has weighed in on the controversy surrounding YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia over remarks he made on Samay Raina’s show ‘India’s Got Lalent’. CM Fadnavis stated that while he has not personally watched the video but he has been informed about this viral content. He emphasized that while freedom of speech exists, but it should not infringe upon the rights of others and further hints at action, will he call out the podcast?
CM Devendra Fadnavis Will Take Action on Ranveer Allahbadia?
While speaking with reporters, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said, ““I have come to know about it. I have not seen it yet. Things have been said and presented in a wrong way. Everyone has freedom of speech, but our freedom ends when we encroach upon the freedom of others. In our society, we have made some rules, and if someone violates them, it is absolutely wrong and action should be taken against them,” he noted, in the video shared by ANI on social media.
Following public outrage, the Mumbai Police visited the location where the show was filmed and initiated an inquiry.
What is Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy?
Ranveer Allahbadia popularly known as BeerBiceps caused a stir with his remarks on the show, where he posed in an inappropriate questions to a contestant. A clip from this show has went viral over the internet, sparking criticism from social media users who found the content offensive. Many condemned the remarks as disrespectful and called for strict action against him and the show’s organizers.
#WATCH | Mumbai: On controversy over YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's remarks on a show, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says, "I have come to know about it. I have not seen it yet. Things have been said and presented in a wrong way. Everyone has freedom of speech but our freedom… pic.twitter.com/yXKcaWJWDD
— ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2025
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Not just the state’s Chief Minsiter but the former National Commission for Women (NCW) chief and Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma also reacted, stating that such content should not be normalized. “Making jokes about a mother or a female’s body doesn’t look good and shows a moral decline in today’s youth. I have forwarded the video to the NCW Chairperson for action,” she said.
Complaints and Police Action
Meanwhile, legal action has been taken after the outrage with lawyers Ashish Rai and Pankaj Mishra filing complaints against Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina. They accused them of promoting obscenity and using inappropriate language. The complaints were sent to the Mumbai Police Commissioner and the State Women and Child Commission, demanding strict action.
