Ranveer Allahbadia Criticised after ‘Pak Brothers & Sisters’ Post; Deletes Later
YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia has once again found himself in the midst of a controversy, this time for his now-deleted Instagram post addressing “Pakistani brothers and sisters”. The post was met with widespread criticism and anger, with many calling for a boycott of his podcast and labelling his words as an insult to the Armed Forces of India.
Allahbadia, who has over 3 million followers on Instagram, had posted a message apologising if any Pakistani felt that Indians were spreading hate. The post read, “To my Pakistani brothers and sisters, if I’ve ever come across as arrogant, or if I’ve ever made you feel like Indians are superior to Pakistan, I’m deeply sorry. I know that we’re all human beings, we’re all brothers and sisters, and we deserve love and respect. I’m not perfect, and I’ll make mistakes, but I’m always learning and growing. If I’ve ever hurt or offended anyone, please know that it wasn’t intentional.”
However, the post did not go down well with many people, who felt that Allahbadia was being overly apologetic and attempting to appease the Pakistani audience. Many took to social media to express their outrage, calling for a boycott of his podcast and labelling his words as an insult to the Armed Forces of India.
One user tweeted, “Ranveer Allahbadia apologizing to Pakistani brothers and sisters? What about apologizing to the Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country’s integrity? Priorities, please!” Another user wrote, “Ranveer Allahbadia thinks he can just apologize and expect everything to be okay? Newsflash, sir: you can’t erase the hurt and betrayal caused by your words!”
The controversy comes just weeks after Allahbadia was involved in a similar controversy, when he launched his new podcast “The Ranveer Show” and referred to India as “India’s Got Latent”. The post sparked outrage and was met with widespread criticism, with many calling for his podcast to be shut down.
It is not the first time that Allahbadia has been at the centre of controversy. In the past, he has been accused of being insensitive and tone-deaf, and has faced backlash for his comments on sensitive issues such as politics and religion. However, his latest controversy has sparked the most widespread outrage, with many calling for his podcast to be boycotted and his words to be taken seriously.
The controversy has also sparked a wider debate about the role of social media influencers and the impact they can have on their followers. Many have argued that influencers like Allahbadia have a responsibility to be mindful of the words they use and the impact they can have on their followers. Others have argued that they are simply individuals expressing their opinions and should not be held accountable for the reactions of others.
In the aftermath of the controversy, Allahbadia deleted his original post and has not commented publicly on the matter. His podcast, “The Ranveer Show”, has continued to release new episodes, but the controversy has undoubtedly damaged his reputation and raised questions about his ability to navigate sensitive topics.
As the debate continues to rage on social media, it is clear that the controversy has sparked a wider conversation about the role of social media influencers and the importance of being mindful of the words and actions that can have a significant impact on others. Whether Allahbadia will be able to recover from the controversy remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – his words have sparked a wider conversation that will not be easily forgotten.
