Daler Mehndi controversy in Uttarakhand
New Delhi: Famous Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi has recently been embroiled in controversy during an event in Uttarakhand. His brother Mika Singh told that Minister Subodh Uniyal stopped Daler on the stage and accused him of performing under the influence of alcohol, due to which Daler became very upset. According to Mika, Daler started crying emotionally during the phone conversation. He also said that Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami later called both the brothers and apologized for the incident.
Daler became emotional while talking to his brother
Referring to this incident in a press conference, Mika Singh said that he came to know about the controversy after his program in Surat. He tried to contact Daler the same night, but could not reach him. The next day when the two brothers talked, Daler became emotional and started crying.
Mika advised Daler that if he was not well, he should not accept offers to perform at programs. He also said that if the minister had scolded him on the stage, Daler should have clarified his point at that very moment.
Chief Minister Dhami apologized
According to Mika, Daler was frightened by the behavior of the minister on stage and he did not understand what to do in such a situation. After this incident, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to both the brothers on phone. Mika said that the Chief Minister assured him that he is always welcome in Uttarakhand and also apologized on behalf of the Minister.
It is worth noting that the controversy arose after the video of Minister Subodh Uniyal stopping Daler Mehndi from performing during an event in Uttarakhand went viral. After this many people came in support of the singer. Mika also said that Daler never drank alcohol.