‘India’s Got Latent’ Row: Here’s why Samay Raina requested the cyber cell to record his statement virtually

Today on February 18, all eyes are on YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina. The former has his Supreme Court plea hearing against the multiple FIRs against him, while the latter has been summoned by the cyber cell to record his statement in the ‘India’s Got Latent’ controversy in person. Samay has been summoned to come in person and record his statement after the Maharashtra Cyber Cell rejected his request for a virtual statement recording.
Here’s why Samay Raina requested the cyber cell to record his statement virtually
Samay Raina is not in India. He cited his ongoing trip to the US as the reason for deference. He said that he would not be able to return to India until next month - March 17, 2025. Thus, he requested the cyber cell to record his statement virtually via video conferencing. However, the concerned agency in the matter denied the request and asked Samay to appear in person by February 18.
According to a News18 report, the Maharashtra Cyber Cell has so far sent summons to 40 people.
“Some people have incorrect email addresses, so we have sent the summons to their social media accounts. So far, statements from three individuals have been recorded," sources said according to the News 18 report.
Reportedly, the source continued that Raghu Ram has clearly stated that only Samay Raina is behind the entire row. According to him, Samaya is the one deciding the language used on the show.
Meanwhile, Ranveer Allahabadia, Samay Raina, Apoorva Mukhija, and others have received a fresh summon from the National Commission for Women (NCW). The commission issued fresh summons on Monday after the YouTubers and guests from the now-deleted episode of ‘India’s Got Latent’. Ranveer and Apoorva have been asked to appear on March 6, while Samaya Raina has been summoned on March 11.