Punjab Assembly member Hina Parvez Butt has criticised YouTuber Rajab Butt and TikToker Mr Patloo. Hina Butt questioned their continued popularity on social media.
In a post on X, Hina Butt said their popularity reflected the influence of what she called “ignorant people”. She also expressed concern about the impact on children.
Butt said continued support for such personalities could contribute to young people being exposed to what she described as wayward behaviour. Her comments came amid renewed criticism of Rajab Butt.
The remarks followed a recent controversy involving Rajab Butt and an old livestream. A clip from a broadcast with fellow creator Zaid Ali recently resurfaced online.
In the video, Rajab Butt made an insensitive joke involving child sexual abuse. The remarks quickly circulated across social media platforms.
The comments prompted criticism from social media users and several public figures. Critics said serious issues involving child abuse should not be treated as entertainment.
Rajab Butt later issued an apology through his Instagram Story. He described his comments as extremely inappropriate and unacceptable.
He said his intentions did not justify the remarks. Rajab also acknowledged that jokes involving such subjects should not be made.
The YouTuber said similar jokes had become normalised in some social settings. However, he stressed that this did not make them acceptable.
Rajab Butt also apologised to people who were hurt by his comments. He said his words may have affected people with past trauma.
He clarified that the video was old. However, he acknowledged that its age did not excuse what he had said.
Rajab said he was trying to become more mindful about his public statements. He also said he wanted to understand the impact of his words.
Hina Butt’s latest comments have added to the public discussion surrounding the controversy. Her criticism also focused on the audiences supporting digital creators.
The lawmaker has previously spoken about social issues and the protection of women and children. Her latest remarks were directed at the online popularity of Rajab Butt and Mr Patloo.
The controversy has renewed debate about responsible behaviour among digital creators. It has also raised questions about the influence of popular online personalities.
Rajab Butt has faced other controversies during his career as a digital creator. These have included disputes involving his content and public activities.
His recent apology came after renewed criticism over the resurfaced livestream. The incident remains a subject of discussion across Pakistani social media.
Hina Butt’s statement reflects her position on the influence of online personalities. Rajab Butt, meanwhile, has publicly apologised for the remarks that triggered the latest backlash.
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The debate continues as social media users discuss the responsibilities of creators and their audiences. The controversy also highlights concerns about using sensitive subjects for online entertainment.
