Subodh Uniyal objects to Mehndi's performance at Navratri event

A performance by a Punjabi singer, Dalip Mendi, at a fair in Uttarakhand has triggered a controversy. The state cabinet minister walked onto the stage and asked him to stop singing. The incident took place during a fair in Tehri district where the singer was performing as part of the Navratri celebrations. In fact, the minister objected to the performance, saying the event was dedicated to Goddess Durga and that the singer appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. The minister confronted him on stage, questioning whether it was appropriate to perform in that condition at the religious gathering, saying there is a Durga Mata program for Navratri and you are singing at the event after drinking alcohol, which is not appropriate, quote-unquote. He also accused the singer of letting down the organizers who had invited him to entertain the crowd, also saying, quoting, you have a big name, we should respect that, quote-unquote. The minister added that adding that the singer had been invited because of his popularity. Mehendi meanwhile appeared to respond with folded hands asking the minister to leave the stage. A video of that exchange has since gone viral with the incident raising questions about what led to the confrontation.