Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis honored comedian Samay Raina on August 26 for his participation in a film regarding cybercrime awareness.
The felicitation drew criticism from comedian Sunil Pal, who questioned the honor due to ongoing controversies and FIRs related to Raina's show 'India’s Got Latent'.
The controversy surrounding the show began in February 2025 following viral remarks by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, leading to police complaints against the show's participants and creators.