Uttarakhand Minister Apologizes to Daler Mehndi After Performance Incident
Uttarakhand Minister Subodh Uniyal has apologized to singer Daler Mehndi after interrupting his performance, prompting reactions from the music community.
TEHRI GARHWAL, Oct 26: Uttarakhand Minister Subodh Uniyal apologized to singer Daler Mehndi after a confrontation during an event. The incident occurred at the Kunjapuri Devi Mela in Tehri Garhwal on October 18, where Uniyal interrupted Mehndi’s performance, questioning his sobriety and alleging that the singer was drunk and lip-syncing.
Mika Singh, Daler’s brother, defended him, stating that Daler does not consume alcohol and had been feeling unwell during the show. Mika urged respect for senior artists, emphasizing dignity in the arts.
In response, Uniyal reached out to Mehndi via telephone to express his regrets. Mika Singh’s team welcomed the apology, stating, “We appreciate that Subodh Uniyal ji has apologised to Daler Mehndi paaji over a telephonic conversation regarding the unfortunate incident.” They highlighted the importance of respecting artists’ contributions and dignity.
Following Uniyal’s apology, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also contacted the Mehndi brothers to apologize on the minister’s behalf. Mika praised Dhami’s approach, indicating that the Chief Minister acted with humility and expressed hope for an amicable resolution.
The controversy drew criticism of the minister’s remarks about Mehndi, emphasizing the need for decorum in treating artists. With Uniyal’s apology and Dhami’s outreach, Mika’s team believes a resolution can be achieved.
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