Shinde in Trouble Over Arrest of Yadav in Drugs Case

MUMBAI: The Opposition parties targeted Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for the presence of youtuber Elvish Yadav at the Chief Minister’s official residence during Ganeshotsav. The social media influencer has been booked by the Noida police for allegedly supplying deadly snakes and venom for a rave party.

Leader of Opposition Vijay Wadettiwar also posted a photo of Yadav on X, questioning the Chief Minister for making Yadav a role model for the youth of the state. “Not only was a ‘toxic drug addict’ Elvish Yadav present, he was also accorded hospitality by the Chief Minister and felicitated with a shawl and coconut,” he said.

Yadav was among several celebrities who attended a pooja at Shinde’s official residence during Ganeshotsav. Several videos showing the Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner performing ‘aarti’ were circulated on social media.

“The Chief Minister had invited Elvish Yadav to ‘Varsha’ bungalow (CM’s official residence)... and now, he (Elvish) has been booked by police for committing the serious crime of making, consuming and selling drugs derived from snake venom. Is the CM is attempting to promote an ‘intoxicated person’ like Elvish Yadav as a ‘role model’ for the state’s youth and entertaining a person who uses abusive language against women?” he asked.