Uttarakhand Minister Interrupts Daler Mehndi at Navratri Fair

Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal interrupted singer Daler Mehndi during a Navratri performance at the Kunjapuri fair, challenging the singer’s condition and whether he was performing live. Video of the onstage exchange circulated online, but the allegations about alcohol and prerecorded vocals have not been independently established in the supplied reporting. The incident took place at the Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair in Tehri district during Navratri. Uniyal, a state cabinet minister and local legislator, went on stage while Mehndi was performing and objected to what he described as a poor performance at an event held during a religious celebration. In remarks to ANI, Uniyal said Mehndi had been offered Rs 35 lakh to perform. He alleged the singer appeared disoriented and was lip-syncing rather than singing live, and said he intervened because he believed the audience had not received the performance expected. The fee and the performance claims were reported as Uniyal’s statements, not independently verified findings. Footage of the exchange shows Uniyal confronting Mehndi and questioning his ability to sing. Uniyal also accused him of performing...