A case has been filed against @beerbiceps aka Ranveer Allahabadia in Maharashtra and Assam. Once considered close to the government, Ranveer now appears to be facing its ire. The controversy stems from an objectionable remark he made on a reality show, India’s Got Latent, which has sparked outrage on social media. This raises the question – is such a massive backlash justified over a careless comment, while real social injustices often go unnoticed?

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