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Minister Halts Daler Mehndi's Performance Mid-Song
19 Oct
Summary
- Minister Uniyal interrupted Daler Mehndi's performance at a religious fair.
- Uniyal cited alcohol consumption as inappropriate for the Navratri event.
- A video of the confrontation has gone viral on social media.
A performance by acclaimed singer Daler Mehndi at the Kunjapuri Fair in Uttarakhand's Tehri district on Sunday concluded controversially. State cabinet minister Subodh Uniyal, also the MLA for Narendranagar, took to the stage during the Navratri celebrations to ask Mehndi to stop singing.
Minister Uniyal asserted that the event was dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and that any performance under the influence of alcohol was inappropriate. He directly addressed Mehndi, stating, "There is a Durga Mata programme for Navratri, and you are singing at the event after drinking alcohol, which is not appropriate."
The minister emphasized the religious nature of the fair and the need for performers to maintain dignity. He conveyed his disappointment, remarking, "We called you so that our people could be entertained. You are making a fool of us."
A video recording of this onstage exchange between the minister and the singer has since circulated widely on social media, drawing public attention to the incident.
