India’s Got Latent Censorship Drama
Let’s cut to the chase—in India, folks often don’t get offended for themselves; they get offended on behalf of others. It’s the classic “Log kya kahenge?” syndrome—because, obviously, social validation is our national pastime. This time, the moral brigade has their pitchforks out for Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, and Rebel Kid. Their crime? Cracking a joke on India’s Got Latent, where everyone present was laughing—the host, the audience, everyone. But, predictably, some random folks who weren’t even there decided to be offended on behalf of imaginary fragile masses.
Now, let’s talk logic.
Why can’t we simply promote freedom of speech and let people choose what to hear or not? Every second word in casual conversation is “Madar” or “Bhen**”**—whether it’s a group of friends hanging out, office colleagues venting, or even politicians behind closed doors.
Why does it become a moral disaster when it happens on a comedy show?
Why does crude humor become a “national issue” overnight?
If this is offensive, then let’s go all in—ban every web series, every stand-up special, every Bollywood film. Let’s censor every cricket sledge. Let’s start filing FIRs on every heated WhatsApp debate. Let’s just mute the whole country while we’re at it.
The Real Problem: Sensitivity vs. Resilience ⚖️
This is what I’ve been saying for years and also wrote about in my latest book, “KGism: The Unmonk Living.”
❌ Society is obsessed with sensitivity, while the world demands resilience.
❌ Every little thing is seen as a personal attack.
❌ People expect the world to tiptoe around their emotions as if it’s some giant HR department.
But here’s the contradiction—while AI is taking over jobs, automation is making industries ruthless, people are retreating into their emotional bubbles. Instead of preparing for reality, they want reality to cater to their feelings.
And Then… Politicians Join the Drama
And suddenly, politicians are worried about “freedom encroachment”?
Where do they find the time to play judge-jury-executioner over a comedy show?
Pollution is choking cities.
The economy is struggling.
️ Infrastructure projects are slower than Mumbai traffic in monsoon.
But no—let’s focus on a YouTuber’s bad joke.
The Duality of Morals is Staggering
Politicians preach about freedom of speech when it suits them, but are quick to clamp down when their own sensibilities are “offended.”
It’s high time we stop this selective outrage and build some resilience.
Freedom of speech isn’t just for the agreeable; it’s for the uncomfortable, the controversial, and yes—even the offensive.
Grow a thicker skin, India. The world isn’t going to pamper your feelings.
Final Thought: Democracy Needs Dissent ️
In the wise words of Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, “Dissent is the safety valve of democracy.” ✊
If we don’t let off steam through open dialogue, we’re setting ourselves up for an explosion.
Let’s stop being the self-appointed custodians of others’ emotions and start embracing a little discomfort.
It’s good for democracy. It’s good for growth. It’s good for us.
