Can't even speak, how will you sing? BJP MLA confronts 'drunk' Daler Mehndi

Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal confronted singer Daler Mehndi on stage over alleged alcohol consumption. The viral exchange has fuelled debate about maintaining decorum at religious cultural events.
“You can’t even speak, so how are you going to sing?” Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal asked singer Daler Mehndi after confronting him on stage over alleged alcohol consumption during a performance at the Kunjapuri Mela in Narendra Nagar, Tehri. Un... [2182 chars]
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