Ranveer Allahbadia Criticised After ‘Pak Brothers & Sisters’ Post; Deletes Later
In a recent turn of events, YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia has found himself in the midst of a controversy after sharing an Instagram post addressed to “Pakistani brothers and sisters”. The post, which has since been deleted, saw Ranveer apologising if any Pakistani felt that Indians were spreading hate.
It is not the first time Ranveer has been embroiled in a controversy. Earlier this year, he was at the center of a row over his podcast “The Ranveer Show”, which was accused of spreading hate speech. The controversy, which was dubbed “India’s Got Latent”, saw many calling for a boycott of his podcast.
However, the latest controversy surrounding Ranveer’s Instagram post has sparked even greater outrage. Several people on social media have called for a boycott of his podcast, with many condemning his words as an insult to the Armed Forces of India.
Ranveer’s post, which was shared on his Instagram story, read: “I wanna take a moment to address something. I know some of you might be thinking, ‘Ranveer, why are you always talking about India and Indians?’ And I get it. I’m an Indian, I’m proud to be an Indian. But I also want to make it clear that I have love and respect for my Pakistani brothers and sisters. I know there are some people who might be feeling hurt or upset by some of the things that are being said about Pakistan or Pakistanis. And I wanna apologize if any of you are feeling that way. I don’t want anyone to feel hurt or upset because of something I’ve said.”
However, many people have taken issue with Ranveer’s apology, accusing him of being insincere and using it as a way to gain brownie points with the Pakistani community. “What an insult to our armed forces!” tweeted one user. “He’s apologizing to the very people who are trying to destabilize our country!”
Others have accused Ranveer of being naive and out of touch with reality. “Does he not know that Pakistan has been spreading hate speech about India for years?” asked another user. “Why is he apologizing to them instead of standing up for his own country?”
Ranveer’s decision to delete the post has only added fuel to the fire, with many accusing him of being cowardly and unable to take the heat. “If he was really sorry, he would have left the post up and faced the consequences,” tweeted one user. “But no, he’s deleted it to avoid the backlash.”
The controversy surrounding Ranveer’s post has sparked a wider debate about the role of social media influencers and the impact they can have on public opinion. “Influencers like Ranveer have a huge following and a lot of influence,” said one social media expert. “But with great power comes great responsibility. They need to be careful about what they post and how it could be interpreted.”
In conclusion, Ranveer Allahbadia’s now-deleted Instagram post has sparked a major controversy, with many calling for a boycott of his podcast. While apologizing for any hurt caused is a good thing, some have accused Ranveer of being insincere and using it as a way to gain brownie points with the Pakistani community. As social media influencers, we must be mindful of the impact our words can have and be careful about what we post.
