Daler Mehndi row ends? Minister Subodh Uniyal apologises over phone, Mika Singh’s team says, ‘We hope this matter can now be put behind us’ | Hindi Movie News
Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal has apologised to singer Daler Mehndi in a phone call, bringing the row at the Kunjapuri fair closer to an end. Singer Mika Singh’s team has welcomed the gesture and hopes the matter is now closed.
Statement from team Mika Singh
According to the IANS report, after the apology, Mika Singh’s team issued a note saying they were glad the minister had reached out. The statement stressed that an artist’s dignity must always be respected and that every performer deserves proper treatment.It read, “We appreciate that Subodh Uniyal ji has apologised to Daler Mehndi paaji over a telephonic conversation regarding the unfortunate incident. Respecting artists and their dignity is extremely important. Daler paaji is a senior artist who has contributed immensely to the music industry, and every artist deserves to be treated with respect.”The team added, “We hope this matter can now be put behind us and everyone can move forward with mutual respect and understanding.”
Mika Singh on CM Dhami’s apology
On Friday, Mika said Daler did not want the issue to be stretched any further after Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami apologised on the minister’s behalf. In a chat, Mika Singh shared that the Chief Minister has invited both brothers to Uttarakhand, and they plan to go there soon to perform.At a press conference, Mika Singh said, “Just this morning, I spoke with my elder brother, dear friend, and someone I hold in high regard, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami. Whenever I visit Dehradun, he meets me with great warmth and is extremely down-to-earth. The way he communicated with Daler Paaji and me was very polite and humble. He offered an apology on behalf of the minister, and though I told him it wasn’t necessary since he made no mistake.”
What led to the row?
Daler Mehndi’s act at the Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair was interrupted by Uniyal. The minister alleged that the singer was drunk and lip-syncing during the religious Navratri event.
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