A disagreement over an interaction with the singer has sparked reactions from the music industry, with the Uttarakhand minister maintaining his position despite calls for an apology.
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Subodh Uniyal refuses to apologise to Daler Mehndi (PC: Twitter)
A disagreement at a musical event in Uttarakhand has turned into a public controversy involving singer Daler Mehndi and state minister Subodh UniyalWhat began as an exchange on stage soon drew attention on social media, with several people questioning the minister’s behaviour towards the singerThe incident also prompted reactions from members of the music industry, including Daler’s brother Mika SinghAs the debate continued, questions emerged over what led to the confrontation and whether the matter had been resolvedUniyal has now made his position clear, giving the controversy another twist.
Subodh Uniyal says he would resign rather than apologise to Daler Mehndi
Speaking at an event in Dehradun, Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal reportedly refused to apologise to Daler Mehndi over the incidentHe said he would rather resign from his ministerial position than say sorry to the singer, stressing that his self-respect mattered more to him.
When asked how he would respond if senior leaders from his party asked him to apologise, Uniyal reportedly maintained that he would choose to step down insteadHis latest remarks have brought the disagreement back into focus, particularly after claims that he had already apologised to the singer.
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माफी मांगने के बजाय इस्तीफा देना पसंद करूंगा।
कैबिनेट मंत्री सुबोध उनियाल ने माफी मांगने के सवाल पर अपना रुख स्पष्ट करते हुए एक दिलचस्प वाकया साझा किया। उन्होंने बताया कि जब उनसे कहा गया कि अगर हाईकमान माफी मांगने को कहेगा तो क्या करेंगे, तो उनका जवाब था कि मैं माफी मांगने के बजाय इस्तीफा देना पसंद करूंगा।
अपनी बात को आगे बढ़ाते हुए उन्होंने कहा कि जीवन में आत्मसम्मान से बढ़कर कुछ नहीं है।— Bhupi Panwar (@askbhupi) November 2, 2026
What happened between Daler Mehndi and Subodh Uniyal?
The controversy began at a musical event in Uttarakhand where Daler Mehndi was scheduled to performUniyal, who was present at the programme, reportedly walked onto the stage and reprimanded the singerThe minister accused Mehndi of disrespecting the sacred land of Uttarakhand.
He also allegedly questioned the singer’s condition and claimed that he had arrived after consuming alcoholUniyal further accused him of not singing live and relying on lip-syncingA video showing the exchange circulated widely on social media, leading to criticism and reactions from several people.
Mika Singh demands an apology from Subodh Uniyal
Mika Singh also reacted to the incident and publicly demanded an apology from the ministerDefending his brother, Mika explained that Daler Mehndi had recently undergone major surgery which had affected his ability to sing for long periodsHe said the singer had attended the programme because of a prior professional commitment.
Mika also rejected the allegations about alcohol consumption, maintaining that his brother does not drinkHe questioned the way Daler was treated at the event and urged Uniyal to apologise for his conduct.
Mika Singh’s team earlier claimed the minister had apologised
The latest statement from Uniyal is particularly notable because Mika Singh’s team had earlier claimed that the minister contacted Daler Mehndi over the phone and apologised for the incidentThat claim had suggested that the matter might have been settled privately.
However, Uniyal’s latest remarks appear to contradict the earlier statement from Mika’s teamWith the minister now publicly refusing to apologise, the disagreement remains unresolved.
