Vada Pav Girl’ Chandrika Dixit sparks controversy after remarks in podcast interview

New Delhi: Social media influencer Chandrika Dixit, popularly known as the “Vada Pav Girl”, has once again landed in controversy after making a shocking statement during a podcast interview. A video clip from the interview has gone viral across social media platforms, drawing strong reactions from internet users.

Chandrika Dixit rose to fame after running a roadside vada pav stall in New Delhi and gaining widespread attention on social media. She later became widely known as the “Vada Pav Girl” and even appeared in the reality show Bigg Boss OTT 3, which further boosted her popularity.

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The latest controversy erupted after a clip from her interview with the YouTube channel “Shallu Nisha Podcast” began circulating online. In the interview, Chandrika spoke about the financial struggles she faced while raising her child and the hardships she encountered after gaining fame.

During the conversation, she made a remark that has triggered widespread debate online. In the viral clip, Chandrika reportedly said that she is ready to go to any extent to raise her child and secure financial stability.

Her statement, which many viewers described as highly objectionable, quickly spread across social media platforms. The remark drew sharp criticism from several netizens who argued that such statements could send a wrong message to society.

Following the viral clip, social media users began expressing strong reactions. Many users questioned the appropriateness of such comments in public interviews, while others criticised the influencer for making controversial statements to gain attention online.

Some users also defended her, arguing that her comments were likely made in the context of expressing the struggles faced by single parents or individuals facing financial hardships.

Chandrika Dixit has not yet issued any official clarification regarding the viral video. However, the clip continues to circulate widely, with debates intensifying across social media platforms.

Chandrika had earlier gained massive attention after videos of her selling vada pav on the streets of Delhi went viral. Her popularity on social media platforms turned her into an internet personality, eventually opening doors for television appearances and online collaborations.

However, the latest controversy has once again placed the influencer in the spotlight, with many calling for responsible communication by public figures who have large online followings.