Mumbai, February 12: The controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent is intensifying and Samay Raina’s problems are increasing due to Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversial remarks during the show. Several cases have been filed against Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, Ashish Chanchlani and several other YouTubers in connection with the show.

In the latest update, Maharashtra Cyber Cell has written to YouTube and asked it to remove all the controversial episodes of India’s Got Latent from its platform. The action has come as a result of the nationwide uproar over the derogatory remarks made by the host and the guests about parents and women during an episode of the show.

As per reports, the Cyber Cell has stated that action will be taken against all the 18 episodes of India’s Got Latent which are under scrutiny. They also said that action will be taken against the jury members who used offensive language during the said 18 episodes. There are also reports that the statements of the audience present during these shows will also be recorded. They will be considered as witnesses in the investigation.

There are reports that officials have also said that action will be taken against the participants who used offensive language in the show.

Assam Police Joins Investigation

A team from the Assam Police has also arrived in Mumbai for investigation in connection with the matter. YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina will soon be interrogated.

FIR Registered in Guwahati

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday (February 10) said that an FIR has been registered in connection with the case. The Guwahati Police have filed a case against many YouTubers and social media influencers, including Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, Apoorva Makheeja, Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina.

Apoorva Makheeja Interrogated By Police

Social media influencer Apoorva Makheeja has been summoned and questioned by the Mumbai Police. She arrived at Khar Police Station to record her statement. Earlier, on February 11 night, she had attempted to give her statement, but she was asked to return the next morning due to the late hour.

Mumbai, Feb 12: Maharashtra’s Transport Minister, Pratap Sarnaik, has invited developers to participate in the development of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) land bank, spanning 3,360 acres.

Speaking at the NAREDCO NextGen Conclave 2025 in Mumbai on Wednesday, Sarnaik emphasised that the redevelopment of bus depots across districts, talukas, and rural areas would be undertaken on a fast-track basis.

He announced that the state government is set to float 150 to 160 tenders for the project soon.

To facilitate this transformation, renowned architect Hafeez Contractor has been appointed to prepare a development plan for MSRTC bus depots. Sarnaik highlighted the strategic importance of these land parcels and urged developers to explore commercial and residential opportunities beyond urban centers.

In a key policy move, the Minister revealed that MSRTC will be designated as a Planning Authority, streamlining project approvals under a single-window system. He added that the corporation’s technical team will be strengthened to efficiently manage the approvals and execution process.

Encouraging developers to venture beyond metro cities, Sarnaik pointed out the potential in semi-urban and rural areas, stressing that real estate growth in these regions would contribute significantly to the state’s overall development.

Sarnaik also noted that land parcels in Lonavala-Khandala and Mahabaleshwar — which are currently restricted under forest and no-development zones — would soon be included under the new Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR). This change would allow for a higher Floor Space Index (FSI), unlocking new development opportunities.

Additionally, the government is working to extend land lease periods from 60 years to 99 years, making projects more financially viable for developers.

At the conclave, Sarnaik also launched the NAREDCO NextGen ‘Digital Learning Hub’, an online learning platform designed for young real estate professionals. The hub will offer insights into emerging trends, advanced technologies, and policy updates through collaborations with leading institutions, providing certification programs to nurture the next generation of real estate leaders.

Mumbai: The Mumbai Police on Wednesday recorded the statements of four persons including social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija in connection with the controversial comments made by Ranveer Allahbadia on YouTube show “India’s Got Latent”.

Statements of four persons including Mukhija and Allahbadia’s manager — but not Allahbadia himself — were recorded, said an official of Khar police station.

Mukhija was part of the reality show.

The Maharashtra Cyber Department had on Tuesday registered a First Information Report against the show.

Nilotpal Mrinal Pandey, a functionary of the Maharashtra BJP’s Uttar Bhartiya Morcha, had on Monday filed a complaint against Allahbadia and others after the controversy broke.

If the police did not register an FIR against Allahbadia and other participants of the show, he would move the court, he told reporters on Wednesday.

Pandey also claimed that offensive language was used about disabled persons on the reality show. He himself is disabled, and action should be taken against the participants of the show in this regard too, he said.

Ranveer Allahbadia, who has over 16 million followers across social media platforms, landed in the soup after a video of his controversial comments started making the rounds on social media and led to a massive debate on freedom of speech and what constitutes decency.

He tried to defuse the situation by issuing a video apology where he called his comment a “lapse in judgement” but the issue has refused to die down.

The issue was raised in Parliament by Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske who called for a law to regulate social media.

The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday asked Allahabadia, Samay Raina, Apoorva Makhija, Jaspreet Singh, and Ashish Chanchlani, as well as the show’s producers Tushar Poojari and Saurabh Bothra to appear before it on February 17 in New Delhi.