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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Arunachal govt appoints Yalem Taga Burang as APSCW chairperson
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh govt has appointed social worker and women's rights advocate Yalem Taga Burang as the new chairperson of the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW). The women and child development department announced the appointment through an official notification. The newly reconstituted commission includes Tsering Dolma as vice-chairperson and Kipa Kaya Rughu, Kotu Bui, Aben Mije and Techi Nikhi Yab as members. The functions, powers and service terms of the chairperson and members will be governed by the provisions of the APSCW Act, its 2005 amendment, and the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (Service Conditions and Tenure of Chairperson and Members) Rules, 2004, the notification added.
Hindustan Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Elvish Yadav apologises after NCW summons over racist remarks against Chum Darang: ‘I don't even know her personally'
YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav recently faced backlash and was summoned by the National Commission for Women (NCW) for his racist remarks against actor and Bigg Boss 18 contestant Chum Darang. On April 22, Elvish appeared at the NCW office and issued an apology for his comments. (Also Read: Elvish Yadav calls allegations of racism on him 'false' after summon from NCW for comment on Bigg Boss 18's Chum Darang) Elvish said people had misunderstood his intentions and told ANI, 'As we grow in life and our age increases, maturity comes, and those who were bothered by the 'Chum' part—there are many people who did not understand my intentions.' He further apologised and said, 'I agree that if people are bothered by my statements, I must have said something wrong. In regard to this case, I went inside and apologised. I have nothing personal against anyone, nor do I hold grudges. I have submitted my apology to all the people I have hurt, especially Chum. I don't even know her personally. But my apologies to everyone who has been hurt by my remarks.' In February, Elvish Yadav faced backlash for his racist comments against Chum during a podcast with Bigg Boss 18 contestant Rajat Dalal. Elvish mocked Chum's name and ethnicity, and made derogatory comments about her appearance and role in Gangubai Kathiawadi. He said, 'Karanveer 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.' Soon after, Chum retaliated and slammed him for disrespecting her identity and mocking her name. Following this, the Arunachal Pradesh State Women's Commission (APSCW) also condemned Elvish's remarks. The APSCW called for action against the YouTuber in a formal letter to the NCW and stated that such derogatory comments create insecurity for women from the Northeast pursuing careers in Bollywood, urging the NCW to take strict action.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav apologizes at NCW Office after being summoned over his racist remarks against Chum Darang
Elvish Yadav found himself in hot water last year after allegedly making racist remarks against Bigg Boss 18 contestant and actress Chum Darang during a podcast. The YouTuber faced severe backlash online, with social media users slamming him for his offensive comments. His remarks were also strongly condemned by the Arunachal Pradesh State Women's Commission (APSCW). Now, in the latest development, Elvish appeared at the National Commission for Women ( NCW ) office in Delhi on Tuesday, April 22, after being summoned for questioning. During his visit, he issued an apology for his comments. After coming out of the NCW office, Elvish Yadav addressed the media and issued a public apology. He said, "Jaise jaise hum life mein grow karte hai, aage badhte hain toh maturity aati hai aur joh Chum wala tha usme bohot saarein log aise hai jinko mera intentions samajh nahi aaya." (As we grow in life and age, we also gain maturity. Regarding the Chum incident, many people didn't understand my intentions.) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Asian News International (@ani_trending) He further said, "I agree that if people felt hurt by my words, then I must have said something wrong. That's why, in this matter, I went inside and apologised. I don't have anything personal against anyone, nor do I hold any grudges. I've submitted my apology." For the uninitiated, the controversy started when Elvish Yadav made offensive comments during a podcast with fellow Bigg Boss 18 contestant Rajat Dalal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads View Deals Undo The podcast, which aired on February 11, 2025, featured Elvish mocking Chum Darang's name and ethnicity. He made crude remarks about her looks and even criticized her role in the film Gangubai Kathiawadi. Elvish reportedly said, "Karan Veer 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. " Chum Darang wasted no time in responding to Elvish Yadav's remarks. Taking to Instagram, she firmly condemned his statements, "Disrespecting someone's identity and name is not 'fun.' Mocking someone's achievements is not 'banter.' It's time we drew 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 wrote. In the wake of the backlash, the Arunachal Pradesh State Women's Commission (APSCW) also strongly denounced Elvish Yadav's comments. The commission sent a formal letter to the National Commission for Women (NCW), demanding action against the YouTuber. They stated that his remarks were not only offensive to Chum Darang but also deeply disrespectful to women from Northeast India as a whole. APSCW Chairperson Kenjem Pakam emphasized that such derogatory statements contribute to a sense of insecurity among women from the Northeast who aspire to build careers in Bollywood. She urged the NCW to take firm and immediate action to set an example and prevent such behavior in the future. Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav says charges 'fake' after case filed over snakes at a rave party in Noida
