Samay Raina's show 'India’s Got Latent' faces legal trouble over controversial remarks

• India’s Got Latent has landed in legal trouble.
• A contestant, Jessy Nabam, made controversial remarks.
• Her remarks led to widespread outrage among Arunachal Pradesh.

The reality show India’s Got Latent, hosted by comedian Samay Raina, has landed in legal trouble following controversial remarks made by contestant Jessy Nabam from Arunachal Pradesh. The issue arose during a members-only episode when Raina asked Jessy whether she had ever eaten dog meat.

In response, Jessy stated, "The people of Arunachal Pradesh consume it, though I have never tasted it myself." She further added, "I know because my friends eat it. They even eat their pets at times," which sparked an immediate reaction from the panel. While Raina appeared visibly shocked, comedian Balraj Singh Ghai questioned the validity of her claim. However, Jessy stood by her statement.

Her remarks have led to widespread outrage, particularly among the indigenous communities of Arunachal Pradesh. Following the controversy, an FIR was filed against Jessy Nabam by Armaan Ram Welly Bakha, a resident of Arunachal Pradesh. The complaint, lodged at the Itanagar Police Station on January 31, 2025, accuses Jessy of making derogatory remarks about the state's indigenous people.

The complainant has urged authorities to take swift action, stating that such comments perpetuate harmful stereotypes and should not be repeated in the future.

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