Elvish Yadav’s VIP Treatment Sparks Protests in Varanasi

In Varanasi, unrest has surged following YouTuber Elvish Yadav's controversial visit to Kashi Vishwanath Dham. The protests were ignited by Yadav’s alleged preferential treatment at the revered temple, which incensed BJP leader and advocate Deepak Singh Rajveer. Rajveer, visibly aggrieved by the preferential treatment Yadav received, took to placing posters on the ghats, expressing his discontent.

Rajveer's ire stems from the perception that Yadav, who has a troubling past involving imprisonment for trading in snake venom, was granted VIP privileges—a stark contrast to the traditional practices observed by the temple's devotees. During the Sawan month, devotees of Baba Vishwanath are known to observe the sacred tradition of queuing barefoot as a mark of respect and devotion. The sight of Yadav receiving preferential treatment has been perceived as a blatant disregard for these practices, thereby affronting the sentiments of the local Kashi residents and Shiva devotees alike.

Elvish Yadav gives clarification on his case in Kashi Vishwanath temple and taunts on advocateWHY ALWAYS ELVISH#ElvishYadav #ElvishArmy pic.twitter.com/l76OtSm9is

— 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥🌹 (@Chanchal_16_) July 26, 2024

The protests have gained momentum as Rajveer and his associates continue to highlight this perceived injustice. Rajveer has called for immediate redressal from the authorities and demanded Yadav’s return to incarceration, arguing that the exceptional treatment Yadav received undermines the sanctity of the temple and disrespects the devout followers.

I WANT TO ASK THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIAN ALL THE MEDIA HOUSES WHEN #elvish_yadav TAKE SOME PHOTO OUT OF KASHI VISHWANATH TEMPLE YOU WILL DO CASE ON HIM! BUT WHEN OTHER CELEBRITY TAKES PHOTO INSIDE THE TEMPLE IN FRONT OF THE MURTI OF LORD SHIV THERE IS NO PROBLEM GOOD JOB #media pic.twitter.com/ZvE0Buw9w9

— SHOUVAM RAJPUTH (@ShouvamD23452) July 27, 2024

Adding to the controversy, Elvish Yadav, who is also known for his victory on 'Bigg Boss OTT 3,' finds himself entangled in further legal troubles. Following an interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Yadav’s visit to the Kashi Vishwanath temple has come under scrutiny. He is accused of violating temple regulations by taking photographs in a restricted area. This infraction has led to a formal complaint being lodged by a lawyer from a Varanasi session court, compounding Yadav’s mounting legal issues.

- PTC PUNJABI