Singer Mika Singh says his brother Daler Mehndi is “very happy” after Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami assured him that he would be welcomed with respect and honour in the state.
Speaking in Mumbai, Mika said he received a call from Dhami, who acknowledged that the incident involving Daler should not have happened. According to Mika, the Chief Minister also apologised on behalf of Uttarakhand and its people.
“Daler ji is very happy,” Mika said while discussing the controversy. He added that Dhami spoke politely and told him that the people of Uttarakhand are not foolish.
Mika explains his response
Mika said comedian and television host Kapil Sharma was the first person to call him on the night of the incident. Sharma reportedly asked him how he could remain silent during the controversy.
The singer said he could have responded angrily immediately, but chose to wait until the following morning. He then recorded a video in which he tried to control his emotions and present his views calmly.
Mika stressed that his reaction was not based only on his relationship with Daler. He said he would stand up for anyone facing a problem in any industry and would have acted similarly for another singer.
“I could have said a lot more,” Mika said, explaining that he believed the matter needed to be handled in a measured way. He also said that Daler had received tremendous public support during the controversy.
Background to the Uttarakhand row
Recent reports from The Times of India and other publications described the dispute as involving an onstage rebuke or confrontation between Daler Mehndi and an Uttarakhand minister. The supplied account does not provide further details about the event or identify the minister.
India Today and ANI News reported on October 20 that rapper Badshah had backed Daler and said artists deserved dignity and respect. India Today later reported on October 21 that Anupam Kher had also supported the singer after the Uttarakhand controversy.
The reports and Mika’s comments show that the disagreement drew wider attention from the entertainment industry. However, Mika’s latest account focuses on the family’s response, Daler’s emotional state and the assurance he says he received from the Chief Minister.
Dhami’s reported assurance also points to a possible effort to ease tensions surrounding Daler’s association with Uttarakhand. Mika said the Chief Minister promised that Daler would be welcomed in the state with full respect and honour.
Conclusion
Mika Singh says Daler Mehndi is now “very happy” after Pushkar Singh Dhami apologised for the controversy and assured him of a respectful welcome in Uttarakhand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What did Mika Singh say about Daler Mehndi’s current state?
Mika said, “Daler ji is very happy.”
Q. Who called Mika Singh after the controversy?
Mika said Kapil Sharma was the first person to call him that night.
Q. Why did Mika wait before responding publicly?
He said he wanted to control his anger and present his views calmly.
Q. What assurance did Pushkar Singh Dhami reportedly give?
Mika said Dhami assured him that Daler would be welcomed in Uttarakhand with full respect and honour.
Q. Did Dhami apologise to Daler Mehndi?
According to Mika, Dhami apologised on behalf of Uttarakhand and its people.
Q. Which other entertainers were reported to have supported Daler?
India Today and ANI News reported that Badshah backed Daler on October 20. India Today later reported support from Anupam Kher on October 21.
