'Batameezi kyun kar rha hai...'; Apoorva Mukhija stands up to disrespect at under 25 summit in Delhi

Viral news: A viral video has surfaced showing a dramatic confrontation between social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija, better known as "The Rebel Kid," and a crowd of students at the Under 25 Summit in Delhi. The incident, which took place at Delhi Technological University, has sparked a wave of discussion online, with fans and critics alike weighing in on the influencer’s response to the heckling she faced.

Apoorva Mukhija faces heckling during summit appearance

In the viral footage, Apoorva, who boasts over 2.3 million followers on Instagram, is seen on stage during the summit when a group of students allegedly began heckling her. As the content creator attempted to continue her address, she called out the hecklers, warning one individual with a bold statement: "100 baar aur todungi aur tu idhr aaja teri haddiyan bhi todungi. Tu idhar udhar bhaag raha tha na chup chupke. Aaja." Her warning was met with cheers from the crowd, as the camera panned to reveal the group of students quickly retreating from the stage.

"Batameezi kyun kar rha hai," Apoorva is heard saying in the video, her voice stern and unwavering. Her defiant stance and refusal to back down have sparked a range of reactions from viewers.

Apoorva Mukhija explains her side of the story

After the incident, Apoorva Mukhija shared her version of events in a video posted to her social media. She explained that she had been excited to participate in the Under 25 Summit, eager to interact with college students. However, her excitement quickly turned into frustration when a group of boys in the crowd began shouting her ex’s name. While she initially ignored the disruptive behavior, the heckling continued, prompting her to confront the group.

Apoorva recounted how, during the Q&A session, she called out one of the individuals, demanding to know why he had been shouting at her. According to Apoorva, the man responded by questioning her for posting about a YouTuber who had roasted her in a video. Tensions escalated when the individual and several of his friends tried to approach the stage, but security intervened to prevent them from getting closer.

"My mood was completely ruined," Apoorva said, describing the emotional toll the situation took on her.

Fans rally behind Apoorva Mukhija’s actions

After the influencer shared her side of the story, her fans quickly rallied to her defense, applauding her for standing up for herself. Many expressed admiration for her courage in confronting the hecklers, noting that it takes strength to assert oneself in such a public setting.

"Your actions were justified, and taking a stand for yourself is also a good move. It doesn't matter if people have a negative view of your reaction but I think that in that moment, establishing a strong ground was even more important," one fan commented.

Another supporter voiced frustration at the lack of support from others at the event, including organizers, students, and even Apoorva’s friend, stating, "I hate the fact that everyone was just standing there, and no one tried to stop him. You're brave! It takes courage... it's not easy."

A third fan added, "Apoorva, I am so glad you spoke up in the moment. You stood up for yourself and gave courage to all the girls who have never been spoken up for. Thank you."