Comedian Samay Raina faced scrutiny over his show 'India's Got Latent,' leading to a summons by the National Commission for Women (NCW). Raina appeared before Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar and submitted a written apology, expressing regret for the show's content. The NCW emphasized the importance of respecting women's dignity, and Raina pledged to uphold these standards in future content creation.
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