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'Will Resign, But Won't Apologise': Uttarakhand Minister Subodh Uniyal Refuses To Say Sorry To Daler Mehndi Amid Controversy

The controversy involving singer Daler Mehndi and Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal took another turn after the latter made a fresh statement refusing to apologise to the singer. Uniyal reportedly said that he would rather step down from his position than apologise, adding that his self-respect is more important than anything else. The dispute began during a musical event in Uttarakhand, where…

'Will Resign, But Won't Apologise': Uttarakhand Minister Subodh Uniyal Refuses To Say Sorry To Daler Mehndi Amid Controversy

Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal has made headlines after he refused to apologise to singer Daler Mehndi amidst a controversy. Uniyal reportedly declared that he would rather resign from his position than say sorry to Mehndi, stating that his self-respect is more valuable to him than any other factor. The dispute began during a musical event in Uttarakhand, where the minister was present.

Uniyal allegedly walked onto the stage and reprimanded Mehndi, accusing him of disrespecting the sacred land of Uttarakhand. The minister also questioned Mehndi's condition, claiming he had arrived after consuming alcohol. Additionally, Uniyal accused Mehndi of not singing live and using lip-syncing instead of his voice. A video of the incident spread rapidly on social media, leading to widespread criticism from various quarters.

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