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Minister Dhami intervenes as Daler Mehndi‑Uniyal lip‑sync dispute intensifies
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 01:18 AM
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Senior minister Dhami stepped in to calm the growing clash between singer Daler Mehndi and Minister Uniyal over a lip‑sync allegation.
Singer Daler Mehndi publicly questioned the authenticity of a recent performance by Minister Uniyal, alleging that the minister had lip‑synced to a pre‑recorded track. The accusation quickly turned into a heated exchange on social media, with supporters of both sides defending their respective figures.
In response to the escalating rhetoric, senior minister Dhami announced his intention to mediate the dispute. Speaking at a press briefing, Dhami urged both parties to refrain from personal attacks and to resolve the matter through dialogue, emphasizing the need to maintain decorum in public discourse.
Uniyal has not yet issued a formal rebuttal, but sources close to his office indicate that a meeting with Dhami is being arranged to discuss the issue. Meanwhile, Mehndi has reiterated his stance, saying that artistic integrity should not be compromised by political figures.
The controversy has sparked broader debate about the role of celebrities in holding public officials accountable, as well as the expectations of authenticity in political performances. No legal action has been reported so far, and the situation remains under close watch by media outlets across the country.
In response to the escalating rhetoric, senior minister Dhami announced his intention to mediate the dispute. Speaking at a press briefing, Dhami urged both parties to refrain from personal attacks and to resolve the matter through dialogue, emphasizing the need to maintain decorum in public discourse.
Uniyal has not yet issued a formal rebuttal, but sources close to his office indicate that a meeting with Dhami is being arranged to discuss the issue. Meanwhile, Mehndi has reiterated his stance, saying that artistic integrity should not be compromised by political figures.
The controversy has sparked broader debate about the role of celebrities in holding public officials accountable, as well as the expectations of authenticity in political performances. No legal action has been reported so far, and the situation remains under close watch by media outlets across the country.