Daler Mehndi. File
| Picture Credit score: Sushil Kumar Verma
An issue erupted through the cultural night of the historic ‘Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Growth Honest’ in Uttarakhand’s New Tehri on Sunday evening (October 18, 2026), involving a efficiency by Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi.
Throughout the occasion, Cupboard Minister and Narendra Nagar MLA Subodh Uniyal took to the stage to precise his displeasure with the singer’s efficiency. A video of the incident went viral on social media on Monday (October 19).
The problem began over whether or not the singer was performing dwell or counting on a background soundtrack. Mr. Uniyal stepped onto the stage and instructed the singer that the individuals had come to listen to him, and due to this fact, the efficiency ought to meet the anticipated customary and uphold the dignity of the stage.
Referencing the truth that the occasion was going down through the non secular interval of Navratri, he emphasised the necessity to preserve the decorum of the event.
Questioning the efficiency, the Minister requested whether or not the singer couldn’t even communicate correctly, then how might he sing. This led to a clumsy scenario on stage for a short time.
The Minister alleged that the singer was inebriated, nevertheless, the allegations couldn’t be confirmed.
The Kunjapuri truthful is a big occasion rooted in non secular religion and cultural traditions.
Printed – October 19, 2026 09:46 pm IST
