Elvish Yadav in legal trouble: YouTuber summoned by NCW for Covid 19 remark against Chum Darang
YouTuber Elvish Yadav for making racially insensitive comments about actress Chum Darang during a podcast. His controversial remarks sparked public outrage and led to a heated online debate. Elvish later removed the offensive content amid widespread backlash.
Mon, 24 Feb 2025
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken cognizance of YouTuber and digital influencer Elvish Yadav’s controversial remarks directed at actress and Bigg Boss 18 participant Chum Darang. As a result, the commission has issued a summons requiring Yadav to appear before them on February 17 to address the matter.
YouTuber Elvish Yadav has been summoned by the National Commission for Women (NCW) following allegations of making racially insensitive remarks about actress and Bigg Boss 18 contestant Chum Darang during a podcast. The NCW has requested Yadav to appear before them on February 17 to address the issue.
In the podcast, Yadav reportedly mocked Darang's name and questioned her nationality, leading to widespread public outrage. He also made derogatory comments about her role in the film "Gangubai Kathiawadi."
In response, Chum Darang issued a statement condemning Yadav's remarks, emphasizing that disrespecting someone's identity and achievements is not acceptable. She highlighted the need to distinguish between humor and hate, expressing disappointment that her ethnicity and hard work were disrespected.
Following the backlash, Yadav addressed the controversy in a vlog, stating that his comments were taken out of context and that he had no intention to insult anyone. He mentioned removing the controversial portion from the podcast to prevent further negativity.
This incident has sparked a broader discussion about the regulation of online content and the boundaries of free speech, especially concerning content that may perpetuate racial stereotypes or discrimination.