“Controversial Dog Meat Comments Lead to FIR Against Contestant on Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent”
A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against Jessy Nabam, a contestant on the popular show India’s Got Latent, following controversial comments she made regarding dog meat. The incident, which has sparked significant backlash, has led to legal action and raised questions about the portrayal of cultures on national television.
A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against Jessy Nabam, a contestant on the popular show India’s Got Latent, following controversial comments she made regarding dog meat. The incident, which has sparked significant backlash, has led to legal action and raised questions about the portrayal of cultures on national television.
On January 31, 2025, an FIR was lodged at the Itanagar Police Station in Arunachal Pradesh after Jessy Nabam, during a conversation with the show’s host Samay Raina, made a remark about the consumption of dog meat in Arunachal Pradesh. When Raina asked if she had ever eaten dog meat, Jessy replied that people from her state often do, although she personally had not. She further added, “I know this because my friends do, and sometimes they even eat their pets.”
The comment has stirred considerable unrest, particularly in Arunachal Pradesh, with many viewing her remarks as disrespectful and damaging to the local community’s reputation. The complaint, filed by Armaan Ram Welly Bakha, a resident of Seppa in East Kameng District, accuses Jessy of tarnishing the image of the indigenous people of Arunachal Pradesh. Bakha, who has called the comments derogatory, has urged authorities to take swift action to prevent similar statements in the future.
The FIR alleges that Jessy’s words were offensive, and Bakha has requested that the matter be investigated promptly. “I humbly request you to take swift action in this matter, so that no one else can make such remarks like Jessy Nabam did,” the complaint reads.
The controversy quickly gained traction on social media, where many people criticized the comments. The incident has sparked a broader conversation about how regional cultures and practices are portrayed on national platforms, particularly when such statements risk perpetuating negative stereotypes about communities.
The case has put a spotlight on India’s Got Latent, the widely popular show hosted by Samay Raina. While the show is known for its entertainment value and for offering contestants a platform to display their talents, this controversy underscores the responsibility of television platforms and their participants in presenting cultures with respect and sensitivity.
As the investigation unfolds, the legal authorities and the public will be closely monitoring how the situation develops. The outcome will likely have implications not only for Jessy Nabam but also for how regional cultures are depicted on national platforms in the future.
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