Rakhi Sawant Summoned in India’s Got Latent Case: The ongoing controversy surrounding Samay Raina’s show India’s Got Latent has taken a new turn. Popular actress and reality TV star Rakhi Sawant has now been dragged into the case. The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has issued a summons to her, requiring her to appear for questioning on April 27.
Ranveer Allahbadia’s Video Sparks Controversy
The controversy erupted after a video of Ranveer Allahbadia went viral, further intensifying debates around the show. Several celebrities associated with the program are now facing legal scrutiny.
Rakhi Sawant’s Role & Summons Details
Rakhi Sawant, who appeared as a judge on the show, has now been summoned by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell. While an official statement is yet to be released, the development has raised fresh concerns about the show’s content and legal implications.
Rakhi Defends Samay Raina Amidst Criticism
Following Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversial comments, Samay Raina faced severe backlash. However, Rakhi Sawant came to his defense in an interview with ETimes, stating, “People make mistakes, but targeting only Samay Raina is unfair. Ranveer’s remarks were problematic too, but blaming just one person is not balanced.”
Regulatory Actions & Legal Proceedings
Amidst the growing controversy, Maharashtra Cyber Cell has also called Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva Mukheja, and Samay Raina for questioning on Friday. In response to the backlash, Samay Raina has removed the controversial episodes from YouTube. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has issued a directive preventing further digital broadcasts of the disputed content until further notice.
India's Got Latent Case: महाराष्ट्र साइबर सेल ने राखी सावंत को समन भेजा है
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