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Politics
Uttarakhand CM talks to Mika Singh to defuse Daler Mehndi event row
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 04:38 AM
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami urged dialogue with singer Mika Singh as a controversy erupted over Daler Mehndi's upcoming event.
The Uttarakhand government stepped in after a public dispute arose over a scheduled performance by veteran singer Daler Mehndi. Concerns about the event's logistics and local opposition prompted the chief minister to reach out to fellow artist Mika Singh, who was also linked to the controversy.
In a brief telephone conversation, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasized the need for calm and urged both parties to resolve their differences through dialogue rather than confrontation. He reiterated the state's commitment to maintaining law and order while respecting cultural events.
Both singers have not issued detailed statements yet, but the CM's intervention signals an attempt to prevent the situation from escalating further. Local authorities are monitoring the matter closely and have assured the public that any necessary measures will be taken to ensure safety.
The episode highlights the delicate balance between popular cultural gatherings and administrative oversight in the hill state, where public sentiment can quickly turn volatile.
In a brief telephone conversation, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasized the need for calm and urged both parties to resolve their differences through dialogue rather than confrontation. He reiterated the state's commitment to maintaining law and order while respecting cultural events.
Both singers have not issued detailed statements yet, but the CM's intervention signals an attempt to prevent the situation from escalating further. Local authorities are monitoring the matter closely and have assured the public that any necessary measures will be taken to ensure safety.
The episode highlights the delicate balance between popular cultural gatherings and administrative oversight in the hill state, where public sentiment can quickly turn volatile.