Comedian Samay Raina has expressed his regrets regarding the remarks made on his show India's Got Latent. Appearing before the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, Raina issued an apology for the remarks made on his YouTube show and assured that such a recurrence would not take place.
According to reports, Raina "admitted his mistake and apologised for whatever happened during the show" in a statement to the Maharashtra Cyber Cell.
"I feel deep regret for what I said. It happened in the flow of the show, and I had no intention of saying it. I realise that what I said was wrong," said Raina.
Raina had earlier requested to appear before the Maharashtra Cyber Cell via video call. However, Mumbai Police refused and stated that the comedian must come and record his statement in person.
Raina's now-deleted show sparked a row a few months ago after certain remarks made by Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as, Beer Biceps.
Allahbadia's question as quick to go viral all over social media and later sparked an uproar among politicians.
Multiple FIRs were filed against Allahbadia and Raina, with the case reaching the Supreme Court, where both comedians were reprimanded for their remarks.
“There are some people who are writing articles on free speech etc. We know how to handle them also. Every fundamental right is followed by duty. There are restrictions also," Justice Surya Kant remarked during the top court hearing.
