The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) has officially filed a complaint with the National Commission for Women (NCW) against social media influencer Elvish Yadav. The complaint seeks action over his alleged “derogatory and racial” comments about actor and Bigg Boss 18 finalist Chum Darang. APSCW Demands Action Against Elvish Yadav In a letter addressed to NCW, APSCW Chairperson Kenjum Pakam condemned Elvish Yadav for his comments, stating that they not only insulted Chum Darang but also disrespected women from Northeast India as a whole.
“Elvish Yadav’s comment on social media has tarnished the reputation of Chum Darang specifically and women from the Northeast in general,” the letter stated. The commission highlighted concerns that such remarks contribute to a hostile environment, discouraging women from the Northeast from pursuing opportunities in Bollywood. APSCW has urged NCW to take suo-motu cognizance of the issue and ensure justice for Chum Darang, as well as protect the dignity of women from the region.
Chum Darang Responds to the Controversy Reacting to the viral podcast where Yadav allegedly made the remarks, Chum Darang took to Instagram to express her disappointment. “Disrespecting someone’s identity and name is not ‘fun’. Mocking someone’s achievements is not ‘banter’.
It’s time we draw the line between humour and hate,” she wrote. She also criticized Yadav for belittling her accomplishments, including her role in a f.
