Overview
- Raina posted an Instagram note on October 26 apologising to people with disabilities and acknowledging hurt caused by remarks on India’s Got Latent.
- He named co-panellists Vipul Goyal, Sonali Thakkar, Nishant Tanwar and Balraj Ghai in the statement and pledged greater sensitivity and inclusive content.
- The Supreme Court had criticised five influencers over “insensitive” jokes and directed unconditional public apologies in the case.
- The court also asked the Centre to consider guidelines to curb offensive online content targeting vulnerable groups including persons with disabilities.
- Reactions online were divided, with some calling the apology sincere and others dismissing it as too late or prompted by legal pressure.