Dhruv Rathee and Gaurav Taneja
Well-known YouTubers Dhruv Rathee and Gaurav Taneja have recently clashed on social media after Dhruv reacted to a post about the ‘India vs Bharat’ debate on X (formerly Twitter). This argument started after Dhruv criticized spiritual leader Sadhguru over his comments on the topic.
Dhruv Rathee and Gaurav Taneja

Sadhguru, founder of the Isha Foundation, shared his thoughts over the ‘India vs Bharat’ issue following an announcement from the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) that both terms will be used in textbooks. Reacting over the same, Sadhguru said, “We should have reclaimed the name ‘Bharat’ when the British left. The word ‘India’ has no meaning, but ‘Bharat’ resonates deeply. If we can’t officially change the name, we should at least use ‘Bharat’ in our daily lives. The younger generation should know that Bharat existed long before India.”
We should have reclaimed the name ‘Bharat’ when the British left our shores. A name will not do everything but it is important the country is named in a way that reverberates in everyone’s heart. Even though the Nation means everything to us, the word ‘India’ has no meaning. If… https://t.co/ycsRZz2zGK
— Sadhguru (@SadhguruJV) June 18, 2024
Dhruv Rathee and Gaurav Taneja
However, Dhruv Rathee was not very much impressed by his statement and accused Sadhguru of having an anti-India agenda. Dhruv said, “Stop your Anti-India agenda, Mr. Jagadish Vasudev. Everyone knows both India and Bharat are in our constitution. You’re just playing dirty politics.”
Dhruv Rathee and Gaurav Taneja

Gaurav Taneja (Flying Beast) then jumped into the fray, defending Sadhguru and criticizing Dhruv. He said, “Why can’t different opinions exist online? Why do some foreigners want to control all content? #Dictator.”
Why can’t different opinions exist on the internet.
— Gaurav Taneja (@flyingbeast320) June 19, 2024
Why do some foreigners want to control all content on the internet.#Dictator pic.twitter.com/sob6e19IG5
Dhruv Rathee and Gaurav Taneja
Dhruv responded by mocking Gaurav’s career, sharing data showing a decline in Gaurav’s followers, and suggesting Gaurav take his YouTube Blueprint course to improve his content. Dhruv added, “No controversy can save your dying career, Gaurav, not even using your kids for drama. Make valuable content for a change. Good luck :)”

Dhruv Rathee and Gaurav Taneja
Gaurav then responded back in Hindi, saying, “How would you know the joy of bread earned honestly, brother?”
ईमानदारी से कमाई रोटी का सुख तुम क्या जानो भाई । https://t.co/WLK2jBmkMt
— Gaurav Taneja (@flyingbeast320) June 20, 2024
The heated exchange between these popular YouTubers might continue to escalate as they keep replying to each other’s comments on social media like this.