By Gossips Tv : Popular YouTuber Elvish Yadav has landed in controversy after making offensive remarks about Bigg Boss 18 contestant Chum Darang during a podcast with Rajat Dalal. His comments, widely perceived as racist and derogatory, have sparked outrage across social media platforms.
During the podcast, Elvish mocked Chum Darang’s name, calling it vulgar and implying that it sounded obscene. He also questioned her performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi, saying, Naam Chum aur kaam Gangubai Kathiawadi mein kiya hai Additionally, he made an insensitive comment about Karan Veer Mehra, wondering if he had caught COVID because he liked someone like Chum Darang.
His remarks were met with immediate backlash, as many saw them as racist towards Northeast Indians. Social media erupted with criticism, with users pointing out the deep-rooted racism and prejudice faced by people from the Northeast in India. A Reddit post about the incident gained massive traction, with users calling out Elvish’s behavior and urging action against him.
The controversy led to widespread discussions online, with many calling for Elvish Yadav to be held accountable for his remarks. Twitter (X) was flooded with angry reactions, with users using hashtags like #RacistElvishYadav and #ChumDarang to express their discontent.
A user wrote, We hate it when Indians face racism abroad, but what about the racism we ourselves inflict on our own people? Another comment read, How does a chapri’ like him still have fans? How is he even given a platform? Some fans even tagged ministers from the Northeast, urging them to take action against Yadav’s comments.
This is not the first time Elvish Yadav has been in trouble. In the past year, he has been embroiled in multiple controversies, including ; Threatening actor Sai Ketan Rao during Bigg Boss OTT 3, Allegations in the Noida Snake Venom case, where he was accused of involvement in an illegal snake venom trade.
Despite these controversies, Yadav has continued to secure projects, including Laughter Chefs Season 2 and serving as a gang leader in Roadies.
Chum Darang has not yet officially responded to Elvish’s remarks, she has been focusing on her work and personal life. She was recently seen in Arunachal Pradesh, celebrating Karan Veer Mehra’s Bigg Boss 18 win. Fans have praised her resilience, noting the challenges she overcame to establish herself in Bollywood.
Many believe this incident has once again highlighted the internal racism* that people from the Northeast face in India. Critics argue that influencers like Elvish Yadav should be more responsible with their words, as they have a massive following and influence over young audiences.
Elvish Yadav has since removed the controversial clip from his YouTube channel, but the backlash continues. Fans and activists are now demanding stronger action against him, with some calling for brands to stop collaborating with him. With the growing outrage, it remains to be seen whether Yadav will issue an apology or if any official action will be taken against him.
