Ranveer Allahbadia Criticised after ‘Pak Brothers & Sisters’ Post; Deletes Later
Ranveer Allahbadia, a popular YouTuber and podcaster, has found himself in the midst of another controversy. This time, it’s not about his podcast, “The Ranveer Show”, but about a now-deleted Instagram post that has sparked outrage among netizens. The post, which has been widely shared on social media, addressed “Pakistani brothers and sisters” and contained an apology if any Pakistani felt that Indians were spreading hate.
The post, which has been deleted by Ranveer, sparked a heated debate on social media, with many calling for a boycott of his podcast and accusing him of insulting the Armed Forces of India. The controversy comes just a few months after Ranveer faced backlash for his podcast episode, “India’s Got Latent”, which some felt was promoting hate speech.
The latest controversy started when Ranveer took to his Instagram story to share a post that seemed to be an apology to Pakistanis. The post read, “To all my Pakistani brothers and sisters, if I’ve ever made you feel like Indians are spreading hate or negativity, I’m truly sorry. I know we’re not perfect, but I want to assure you that most of us mean no harm.” The post also included a message of peace and unity, urging people to spread love and not hate.
However, the post did not go down well with many on social media. Several people took to Twitter to express their outrage, calling Ranveer’s words an insult to the Armed Forces of India. Many felt that by apologizing to Pakistanis, Ranveer was implying that India was at fault for any perceived hate or negativity.
One user tweeted, “Ranveer, you are an Indian, not a Pakistani. Your apology is an insult to our nation and our armed forces. You should be apologizing to the people of India for spreading hate, not to Pakistanis.” Another user tweeted, “By apologizing to Pakistanis, Ranveer is giving them a moral high ground. This is unacceptable. We should be proud of our nation and our armed forces, not apologizing for them.”
The backlash against Ranveer was swift and severe, with many calling for a boycott of his podcast. Several users on social media demanded that Ranveer take down the post and issue a formal apology to the people of India. Some even accused Ranveer of being a “Pakistani sympathizer” and a “traitor”.
Ranveer’s apology, however, seemed to have the opposite effect. Instead of calming the situation, it only added fuel to the fire. Many felt that his apology was insincere and that he was trying to appease Pakistanis at the cost of his own nation’s pride.
The controversy also sparked a debate about the role of social media influencers and podcasters in shaping public opinion. Many felt that Ranveer’s words had the potential to spread hate and division, and that he had a responsibility to be more mindful of his language and actions.
In the end, Ranveer was forced to delete the post and issue a statement apologizing for any offense caused. However, the damage had already been done, and the controversy had sparked a heated debate about patriotism, nationalism, and the role of social media influencers in shaping public opinion.
In conclusion, Ranveer Allahbadia’s latest controversy is a reminder of the importance of being mindful of our words and actions, especially in today’s digital age. As social media influencers and podcasters, we have a responsibility to promote love, peace, and unity, not hate and division. By apologizing to Pakistanis, Ranveer may have thought he was spreading love and positivity, but in reality, he only ended up causing more harm and division.
