'Always respected': Uttarakhand CM Dhami calls Daler Mehndi days after on-stage row
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami contacted singer Daler Mehndi to discuss a recent incident where a cabinet minister publicly reprimanded the artist on stage. The minister defended his actions by claiming the singer was lip-syncing and appeared to be under the influence of a substance.
Why it matters
The incident highlights tensions between political figures and public performers, sparking a debate over professional conduct and cultural hospitality.
NEW DELHI: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday spoke with singer Daler Mehndi over the phone, days after a controversy erupted over a cabinet minister reprimanding the singer on stage during an event.According to the CMO, Dhami inquired about Mehndi's well-being and told the artiste that Uttarakhand upholds the rich tradition of 'Atithi Devo Bhava'."Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke with singer Daler Mehndi over the phone to inquire about his well-being. During the conversation, the chief minister also discussed the events of the past few days.
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