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Rajpal Yadav Defends Daler Mehndi and Slams Uttarakhand Minister
- •Actor Rajpal Yadav has strongly supported singer Daler Mehndi after he was accused of performing in an intoxicated state.
- •Mehndi faced public confrontation from Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal during a cultural event in Tehri Garhwal.
- •Yadav criticized the minister's behavior on Instagram, stating that Mehndi does not consume alcohol and is suffering from ill health.
- •Organizers and supporters clarified that the singer's condition was due to health issues rather than intoxication.
- •Several celebrities including Anupam Kher, Mika Singh, and Badshah have also expressed solidarity with Daler Mehndi.
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Rajpal Yadav criticized Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal for using indecent language and publicly confronting legendary singer Daler Mehndi on stage during a cultural event in Tehri Garhwal. Yadav defended Mehndi by stating that he does not consume alcohol and has been suffering from health issues.
The controversy erupted on Sunday, October 18, at the Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair in Tehri Garhwal, when Minister Subodh Uniyal interrupted Daler Mehndi's performance. Uniyal accused the singer of being intoxicated, failing to perform properly, and criticized his inability to speak or sing properly despite being paid Rs 35 lakh.
Several celebrities, including Anupam Kher, Mika Singh, Badshah, Kapil Sharma, Gurdas Maan, and Shilpa Shetty, have expressed support for Daler Mehndi. They criticized the public confrontation and humiliation of a senior artist on stage, with Anupam Kher noting that Mehndi has been facing health issues over the past few years.
