Daler Mehndi row: Uttarakhand minister alleges singer was drunk
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Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal has alleged that Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi was drunk during a performance at the annual Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair, after a video showed the minister interrupting the singer on stage.
A video of the exchange circulated widely on social media on Monday, drawing attention to the confrontation between the minister and the singer.
The disagreement appeared to centre on the nature of Mehndi’s performance, with Uniyal questioning whether he was singing live or performing to a pre-recorded soundtrack. The minister walked onto the stage and told the singer that the audience had gathered to hear him and that he was expected to meet their expectations and uphold the dignity of the occasion.
Referring to the religious significance of Navratri, which coincided with the event, Uniyal also stressed the need to maintain decorum. At one point, he questioned Mehndi’s ability to perform, asking how he could sing if he was unable to speak properly. The exchange led to an awkward pause on stage.
The annual Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair brings together religious observances, local traditions and cultural performances.
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