Bigg Boss 18: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu backs Chum Darang, says he's 'Hopeful' for her win

Bigg Boss season 18 is inching closer to its grand finale which will air on January 19, 2025. The contestants including Karan Veer Mehra, Vivian Dsena, Avinash Mishra, Eisha Singh, Rajat Dalal, Chahat Pandey, Shilpa Shirodkar, Chum Darang, and Shrutika Arjun are fighting hard to win the trophy. Recently, Bigg Boss assigned 'Ticket To Finale' task. Contestants are making every possible strategy to secure their spot in the finale. Amid this, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh has extended his support to Chum Darang and urged the citizens to vote for her.

Taking to X, CM Pema Khandu wrote, 'I am happy to learn that Chum Darang, daughter of Arunachal Pradesh from Pasighat, has reached among the top 9 of the reality show #BiggBoss18. Show your solidarity with her, and don't forget to vote for Chum. I am hopeful that she will be a winner and achieve many milestones in the years to come. My best wishes to Chum Darang'.

Later, Chum's team took to Instagram to share the screenshot of CM Pema Khandu's tweet and wrote, 'To the Honourable Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh @pemakhandu_bjp Sir, We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for your unwavering support for Chum Darang. Her exceptional journey in the Bigg Boss house has made every Arunachali and the whole of North East India immensely proud. Her achievements and the values she represents on such a prestigious platform have not only highlighted the talent of our state but have also brought it into the global spotlight'.

A look at Chum Darang's post

Chum's team concluded the post by saying, 'Thank you for encouraging and empowering individuals like Chum, whose success inspires countless others. Your leadership continues to uplift and showcase the incredible potential of Arunachal Pradesh on a global stage'.

Talking about the Ticket to Finale task, Bigg Boss gave an opportunity to the contestants to enter into the finale directly. Vivian Dsena and Chum Darang fought hard to win the Ticket To Finale task. Vivian aggressively pulled Chum and left her injured. He won the round, but was feeling guilty for his move. He decided to give the ticket to Chum, who refused to accept it.