A public disagreement between Daler Mehndi and Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal has intensified following the singer’s appearance at a cultural event in Tehri, prompting fresh reactions from the entertainment industry.
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A disagreement at a cultural event in Uttarakhand has turned into a wider debate about how artists should be treated in public and how criticism should be expressedPunjabi singer Daler Mehndi found himself at the centre of the controversy after his performance at the Kunjapuri Devi Mela in Tehri drew criticism from state Cabinet Minister Subodh UniyalThe minister’s remarks prompted reactions from members of the music industry, including Mehndi’s brother Mika SinghAlthough Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reportedly stepped in to ease tensions, Uniyal has continued to defend his position, keeping the dispute in the spotlight.
Subodh Uniyal defends his remarks about Daler Mehndi
Speaking at a press conference, Uniyal maintained that his comments were justified and questioned whether a prominent artist should be treated differently from othersHe also referred to a reported offer of Rs 36 lakh while defending his position.
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“Look, we didn’t even start itTell me, if he hadn’t been a big artist, would he have been let off the hook? If he wasn’t a big artist, why would there be an offer of 36 lakh? Would his mistakes be corrected?”
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