Singer Daler Mehndi recently stirred a controversy after a video of the singer's performance being interrupted by state cabinet minister Subodh Uniyal in Uttarakhand went viral on social media. The minister allegedly stopped Mehndi mid-performance at the Kunjapuri Mela in Tehri district during Navratri celebrations. The minister objected to the singer’s alleged conduct, accusing him of being drunk. He reportedly told Mehndi that the event was dedicated to worship Goddess Durga and that performing under the influence of alcohol was inappropriate.

Uttarakhand Minister breaks silence on Daler Mehndi controversy

Now, the minister has reacted to the viral video showing him losing his cool at Daler Mehndi. Uniyal claimed that the singer seemed ‘disoriented’ on stage and that he was lip-syncing to his songs despite being offered Rs 35 lakh for the performance.