Amid the controversy surrounding the now shut down YouTube show India’s Got Latent, social media influencer and entrepreneur Ranveer Allahbadia has issued a statement via Instagram, addressing the situation and the backlash he has been facing.
In his post, Ranveer acknowledged that his remarks about parents were insensitive and disrespectful, expressing regret and taking moral responsibility for his words. He assured that he and his team are fully cooperating with the police and authorities, following due legal procedures.
Ranveer Allahbadia’s Official Statement on the “India’s Got Latent” Controversy
“ My team and I are cooperating with the police and all other authorities. I will follow due process and be available to all agencies.
My remark about parents was insensitive and disrespectful. It is my moral responsibility to do better, and I am genuinely sorry.
I’m watching death threats pour in from people saying that they want to kill me and hurt my family. People have invaded my mother’s clinic posing as patients. I’m feeling scared, and I don’t know what to do.
But I’m not running away. I have full faith in the police and the judicial system of India. ”
— Ranveer Allahbadia
However, he also revealed the disturbing extent of the threats he has been receiving. “I’m watching death threats pour in from people saying they want to kill me and hurt my family. People have even invaded my mother’s clinic, posing as patients,” he wrote, expressing fear for his and his family’s safety.
Despite the intense pressure, Ranveer stated that he is not running away and has full faith in the Indian police and judicial system.
The controversy erupted following his appearance on India’s Got Latent, leading to multiple FIRs and public outrage, eventually resulting in comedian Samay Raina removing all episodes of the India’s Got Latent. The situation has ignited debates on freedom of speech, social responsibility, and the impact of online outrage in India’s digital landscape.
