Shamita Yadav, better known by her online persona ‘Ranting Gola’, has once again proven herself to be less of a commentator and more of a professional misinformation peddler. In her latest stunt, Yadav released a sensationalist video filled with lies and recycled footage, this time falsely claiming that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill would strip Indian Muslims of their right to bury their dead.
To “prove” her case, she shared an eight-year-old video from 2017 — a completely unrelated local protest — and presented it as evidence of the so-called aftermath of the Waqf Amendment. No context. No disclaimer. Just agenda-driven drama.
What makes this more shameful is that the amendment has nothing to do with religious rites or burials. It concerns administrative reforms related to Waqf properties. But for Yadav, facts clearly take a back seat when there’s outrage to be manufactured and propaganda to be peddled.
When will this hate-monger @therantinggola apologise for inciting Muslims against the government using an 8 year old video?
Why no action against such fake news @DelhiPolice @Uppolice @MumbaiPolice? pic.twitter.com/eCLJykD4CO
— Ankur Singh (@iAnkurSingh) April 8, 2025
This is not the first time Yadav has landed in controversy for peddling scripted content under the pretense of personal opinion. In 2024, she faced backlash after a video targeting Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi went viral. In that clip, she had harshly criticized Azmi’s handling of issues in his Govandi constituency, including drug-related crimes and pollution. But after facing political and public heat, Yadav issued a statement claiming the video was merely a “trial recording” based on a pre-written script and that it was never meant for public release.
The episode earned her criticism for irresponsibly platforming unverified accusations and attempting to backtrack after the damage was done. Her clarification did little to quell concerns, especially as many began to question the authenticity of her other politically charged content. The fact that the earlier video also circulated widely right before the Maharashtra Assembly elections led many to believe it was part of a broader political ploy.
This is liberal’s darling, you-go-gal, more-pawa-to-u @therantinggola.
Paw paw ne paise bhi ni diye aur @abuasimazmi se pangey alag
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— The Hawk Eye (@thehawkeyex) November 20, 2024
Yadav has also been accused in the past of making Hinduphobic remarks, adding to the growing scrutiny around her content. Worse, she operates under the shield of “secular concern” while spewing content that routinely targets Hindus, Hindu practices, and Hindu festivals. Ram Navami processions are labeled “provocative,” Hindu villages are “a threat to secularism,” and anyone opposing her narratives is met with abuse from her echo chamber. With her recent Waqf Amendment video, critics say she continues to weaponize misinformation to push polarizing narratives.
Observers note that her tactic remains consistent—deliver incendiary content on sensitive issues, use emotionally charged language, and later disown responsibility by calling it “scripted” or “leaked.” The pattern, they say, resembles a deliberate disinformation campaign more than an occasional lapse in judgment.
The latest video, in which she fear-mongers about Muslim burial rights using fake footage, crosses a new line — inciting communal paranoia over a law that has nothing to do with funeral rites. This is not just misleading; it’s a deliberate attempt to create unrest.
Ranting Gola has become a symbol of what’s wrong with influencer culture today: no accountability, no ethics, just viral rage for clout and clicks.
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