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MLA Rebukes Singer Daler Mehndi on Stage Over Alleged Alcohol Use
✍️ NDTV
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 10:16 AM
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During a live performance, a state legislator publicly scolded Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi, accusing him of singing after drinking alcohol.
A state legislator interrupted a live show by Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi, openly accusing the performer of singing while under the influence of alcohol. The MLA’s remark, "You're singing after drinking alcohol," was captured on video and quickly circulated on social media platforms.
The incident unfolded during a public event where Mehndi was delivering a musical set, prompting the MLA to step onto the stage and confront him. No official statement has been released by either the singer’s camp or the legislator’s office regarding the exchange.
NDTV reported the episode, noting that the confrontation sparked a wave of online commentary, with some users defending the artist’s right to perform and others supporting the MLA’s stance on public decorum. The episode adds to ongoing debates about the conduct of public figures at cultural events.
The incident unfolded during a public event where Mehndi was delivering a musical set, prompting the MLA to step onto the stage and confront him. No official statement has been released by either the singer’s camp or the legislator’s office regarding the exchange.
NDTV reported the episode, noting that the confrontation sparked a wave of online commentary, with some users defending the artist’s right to perform and others supporting the MLA’s stance on public decorum. The episode adds to ongoing debates about the conduct of public figures at cultural events.