India, Feb. 11 -- The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) has condemned the controversial remarks made by social media influencer-YouTuber Elvish Yadav to target Big Boss contestant actor Chum Darang and asked the National Commission for Women to take suo motu cognisance of the "derogatory and racist" remarks.

In a letter to the NCW, APSCW chairperson Kenjum Pakam said Yadav's comment in a viral video insulted not only Darang but also the entire women's community of Northeast India.

"The comment tarnishes the reputation of Chum in particular and Northeast women in general. Such behaviour creates a pervasive sense of fear and intimidation among women from the region who aspire to build their careers in Bollywood, making ...