Samay Raina’s popular YouTube reality show, India’s Got Latent, finds itself at the center of controversy following a contestant’s remarks that led to legal consequences. The situation arose when Jessy Nabam, a contestant from Arunachal Pradesh, made offensive comments about the residents of her state during an exclusive, members-only episode.
The incident unfolded when Samay Raina, the host, posed a question to Jessy about whether she had ever eaten dog meat.
In her response, Jessy expressed her views on the eating habits of the people from Arunachal Pradesh, stating, “People from Arunachal Pradesh eat dog meat, although I have never tried it myself.”
She went on to add, “I know this because my friends consume it. At times, they even eat their own pets.”
Samay appeared visibly shocked by the statement, while fellow comedian Balraj Singh Ghai reacted by saying, “Now, you’re just saying it for the sake of saying it.” Despite their reactions, Jessy stood by her comments, insisting that they were truthful. The episode also included comedians Akash Gupta and Mallika Dua on the judges’ panel.
The controversy surrounding Jessy’s remarks has intensified, with a First Information Report (FIR) now filed against her. A copy of the FIR, dated January 31, 2025, has been circulating on social media, revealing that the complaint was filed by Armaan Ram Welly Bakha, a resident of Seppa in the East Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh. The FIR accuses Jessy Nabam of making offensive remarks about the indigenous people of Arunachal Pradesh during her appearance on India’s Got Latent.
The FIR reads, “I respectfully request that swift action be taken in this matter to prevent such remarks from being made again, like those made by Jessy Nabam.”Her comments have sparked widespread outrage in Arunachal Pradesh, where many believe her remarks were both offensive and insensitive.
Regarding the consumption of dog meat, it’s important to mention that a 2021 investigation by PETA India uncovered violations of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, in markets across Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Nagaland. The investigation revealed that dogs were being captured, slaughtered, and sold for meat in various markets. Although the practice is illegal in India, it persists in certain regions despite the law.
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