APSCW Asks NCW To Take Action Against Elvish Yadav Over His Racial Remarks On Chum Darang
APSCW Chairperson Kenjum Pakam said that racial remarks made by Elvish Yadav tarnished the dignity of women from Northeast India.
The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) appealed to the National Commission for Women (NCW) to take action against social media influencer Elvish Yadav for his alleged derogatory and racial comments against former Miss Arunachal and Bigg Boss contestant Chum Darang.
In a letter addressed to the NCW Chairperson, APSCW Chairperson Kenjum Pakam highlighted that Yadav’s remarks in a viral video were offensive to Chum Darang and also tarnished the dignity of women from Northeast India.
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She emphasised that such statements create a sense of fear and intimidation among women from the region, especially those aspiring to make a mark in Bollywood.
Pakam appealed to the NCW to take suo moto cognizance of the issue and ensure justice for Chum Darang while addressing the concerns of the Northeastern community.
The controversy has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many calling for strict action against Yadav.
The APSCW’s intervention marks a significant step in addressing racial discrimination against Northeastern women in the entertainment industry.
What Did Elvish Yadav Say And How Chum Darang Reacted To It?
While speaking in a podcast with Rajat Dalal, Elvish Yadav made fun of Chum’s name and her casting in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Gangubai Kathiawadi.
“Karanveer ko pakka COVID tha kyunki Chum kisko pasand aati hai bhai, itna taste kiska kharab hota hai! Aur Chum ke toh naam mein hi ashleelta hai… Naam Chum aur kaam Gangubai Kathiawadi mein kiya hai (Karanveer must have definitely had COVID because who would like Chum, bro? Who has such bad taste! And even Chum’s name itself is vulgar… Her name is Chum, and she worked in Gangubai Kathiawadi)," Yadav said.
Reacting to the comment, Chum wrote on Instagram, “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."
“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," she added.
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