During the Kunjapuri Fair in Uttarakhand, singer Daler Mehndi sparked controversy when Minister Subodh Uniyal accused him of performing under alcohol’s influence. Highlighting the religious importance of Navratri, Uniyal stressed the need for decorum. In response, Mehndi asked the minister to step off the stage, igniting discussions about the appropriateness of entertainment at such sacred occasions. During the Kunjapuri Fair in Uttarakhand, singer Daler Mehndi sparked controversy when Minister Subodh Uniyal accused him of performing under alcohol’s influence. Highlighting the religious importance of Navratri, Uniyal stressed the need for decorum. In response, Mehndi asked the minister to step off the stage, igniting discussions about the appropriateness of entertainment at such sacred occasions.
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