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Mika Singh Defends Daler Mehndi Over Alcohol Claims And Stage Confrontation
- •Mika Singh strongly defended his elder brother Daler Mehndi, denying allegations that he performed under the influence of alcohol during a Navratri event in Uttarakhand.
- •Mika revealed that Daler Mehndi has been unwell for the past two years and recently underwent a major surgery, which may have affected his stage performance.
- •The controversy began when Uttarakhand cabinet minister Subodh Uniyal interrupted Mehndi's performance at the Kunjapuri Mela, confronting him over alleged intoxication and lip-syncing.
- •Mika Singh challenged anyone to prove that Daler consumes alcohol, stating he would quit singing if the claims were substantiated.
- •Mika criticized the media and the minister for lack of fact-checking and called for greater respect and fairness toward veteran artists.
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Daler Mehndi's live performance at the Kunjapuri Mela in Tehri district on October 18, 2026, was interrupted when state cabinet minister Subodh Uniyal confronted him on stage. The minister alleged that the singer was disoriented, lip-syncing, and performing under the influence of alcohol during the Navratri event.
Mika Singh released a video denying that Daler Mehndi consumes alcohol and challenged anyone to substantiate the claim. He explained that his brother has been unwell for the past two years, recently underwent major surgery, and may have struggled due to his ongoing health recovery.
According to statements given by Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal to ANI, Daler Mehndi was offered Rs 35 lakh for his performance at the Kunjapuri Fair.
