Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Daler Mehndi row; also speaks to Mika Singh: 'I think everyone should now consider this matter closed'
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has called for an end to the controversy surrounding singer Daler Mehndi and a local minister. The CM emphasized the state's commitment to respecting artists and suggested the misunderstanding be resolved through dialogue.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday urged all sides to let the controversy around singer Daler Mehndi rest. He said Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal had explained his position and never meant to hurt anyone.Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami’s reaction to the controversyAccording to the ANI report, speaking to the media, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami pointed to the minister’s recent remarks and said Subodh Uniyal had admitted that he did not know about the singer’s poor health. He added that the minister had already come forward to address the matter.“These are all distinguished artists.
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