Elvish Yadav Refutes Allegation of 'Racist' Comments Against Chum Darang: "A False Narrative Is Being Created..."

Social media influencer Elvish Yadav has been facing backlash for his comments against Chum Darang. After the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) and the National Commission for Women (NCW) called him out, he released a note claiming the allegations of racism against him are ‘false'.

"A False Narrative Is Being Created..."

Addressing the ongoing controversy, he wrote, “A statement from my podcast is being taken out of context and presented in a misleading way. There was never any intention to target or insult anyone. I have always believed in respect and inclusivity, and those who know me understand that I have nothing but love for everyone. It's unfortunate that a false narrative is being created, completely misrepresenting my words.”

"I Have Always Stood For Positivity..."

He said that the ‘issue' is based on a ‘false allegation' of racism, adding, “This whole issue is based on false allegations of racism, which is simply not true. To avoid further misinterpretation, the statement was removed from the podcast, and I also addressed the clarification in my next vlog. I have always stood for positivity and inclusivity and will continue to do so.”

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About the Controversy:

According to ANI, the APSCW wrote a letter to the NCW about what Elvish said about Chum on his podcast. The women's panel said that the Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner has been summoned and asked to appear before the NCW on February 17. Rajat Dalal was also in the episode where Elvish mocked Chum's name and ethnicity, for which he received massive backlash. He also mocked her rumoured beau, Karan Veer Mehra, and her association with Alia Bhatt's film 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'.

"Disrespecting Someone's Identity..."

Without naming Elvish, Chum posted a note on her Instagram condemning his comments. She pointed out that he had crossed the line between humour and hate, writing, “Disrespecting someone's identity and name is not 'fun.' Mocking someone's achievements is not 'banter.' It's time we draw the line between humor and hate. What's even more disappointing is that this wasn't just about my ethnicity my hard work and a film backed by a visionary like Sanjay Leela Bhansali were also disrespected.”

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