Comedian Samay Raina has faced political backlash following remarks made during the latest episode of India’s Got Latent. His banter with comedian Sharon Verma, involving references to Bihar and Kashmiri Pandits, has drawn criticism from several political leaders.
Leaders from different parties have questioned the use of sensitive regional and community references in comedy. The controversy has once again triggered debate over the limits of humour and the responsibility of public figures when addressing topics linked to identity and social sensitivities.
