A week ago, The Ranting Gola real name Shamita Yadav shared a video on social media that quickly went viral, garnering 22,000 likes on X/Twitter
For the unversed, the 88-second clip was titled, “A few reasons why you need to start talking about your issues and problems!!,” accompanied by the hashtag ‘#NafratNahiNaukri,’ translating to “not hate but jobs.”
Who is comedian Shamita Yadav aka The Ranting Gola, biography, real name, age, Instagram, Twitter/X
Me to Godi media and ECI: “Kab khoon khaulega re tera?” pic.twitter.com/O8RdbE8RVx
— Ranting gola (@therantinggola) May 9, 2024
Who’s Handling TheRantingGola Account?
Behind the alias, @TheRantingGola is Shamita Yadav, a 23-year-old national-level tennis player and comedian who uses humor to challenge India’s political status quo.
In her energetic monologue, Yadav rattled off a long list of pressing issues that she believes Prime Minister Narendra Modi should focus on, including unemployment, inflation, healthcare costs, and income inequality.
About Shamita Yadav
In this election season, she is encouraging people to raise their voices and demand accountability from the government.
For the curious, according to her official LinkedIn profile, Shamita Yadav is the key person behind X account TheRantingGola, which she started in January 2021. The content creator has been working with the account for over 3 years.
Shamita earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from Tata Institute of Social Science in 2021.
The social media personality has also completed a Master’s degree from Punjab University in Economics, wherein she held the position of Captain for the University’s Tennis team.
She also volunteered for various schemes including the National Service Scheme and Midday Meal Scheme from 2016 to 2018. Apart from that, she also worked as a freelance content creator and writer for a famous YouTube channel ‘The Deshbhakt.’
Shamita’s Instagram account which goes by the name @the.ranting.gola has more than 170K followers where she usually updates satirical political updates with her fans and followers.
Apart from this account, the comedian also has another Instagram page which goes by the name @rantinggolabackup, wherein she enjoys 27.7K followers.
Creators Stepping Up
The Indian media landscape has faced criticism for its alleged partiality towards the government, with the mainstream press labeled “godi media” (lapdog media) due to its reluctance to question the authorities.
This media complacency has coincided with increased crackdowns on journalists who criticize the government.
In response, a new wave of social media creators has stepped up to hold power accountable through satirical comedy, catchy songs, and engaging videos, bringing to light issues that traditional news outlets often ignore.
One of these creators, Dr. Medusa (a pseudonym for an English professor known as the “Neighborhood English teacher”), gained attention for her satirical sketches.
She often presents her content in a poker-faced style reminiscent of Doordarshan, the Indian state-run broadcaster.
Other social media satirists, like Neha Singh Rathore, a folk singer, have faced backlash for challenging the government.
Rathore, who composes political satire in her native Bhojpuri, was served a notice by the Uttar Pradesh police for questioning the state’s chief minister in a song.
Dhruv Rathee, a popular 29-year-old YouTuber based in Germany, has also seen his influence grow. His videos dissect various political topics, from electoral bonds to religious polarization, resonating with a younger audience.
Despite the government’s increasing control over social media through regulations like the IT Rules 2021, satirists and YouTubers like Rathee and Dr. Medusa continue to challenge the status quo, often at great personal risk.
While the mainstream media often remains silent on topics like corruption and s*x abuse involving ruling party politicians, social media creators are more vocal, holding those in power to account.
SAHAB had to blame Ambani adani also now? AUR Kitne ACCHE din chahiye mitrooooon? pic.twitter.com/aFNWeQsfbW
— Ranting gola (@therantinggola) May 9, 2024
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