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Mika Singh Urges Fact‑Checking After Daler Mehndi’s Uttarakhand Performance Incident

By Bollywood Hungama News Network

Singer Mika Singh has publicly defended his brother and fellow singer Daler Mehndi following a controversy at the Kunjapuri Mela in Uttarakhand. On October 20, Mika posted a video on social media wishing his followers a happy Dussehra and urging media outlets to verify allegations before publishing them. He described the on‑stage confrontation as “disappointing” and criticized a Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister for making unverified claims that Mehndi was drinking alcohol during his performance.

Mika highlighted that Mehndi has been a superstar for 30 years and asked whether anyone had ever seen him holding a glass of alcohol. He also noted that Mehndi had recently undergone a major operation and was still recovering, which might have affected his performance. Mika added that artists often honor commitments even when unwell.

The incident occurred on October 18 at the annual Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair in Tehri district. Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister and local MLA Subodh Uniyal interrupted Mehndi’s set, questioning his singing ability and alleging intoxication. Mika acknowledged that the minister could question the quality of the performance but objected to the alcohol allegation without proof, urging the media to be careful with headlines that could damage reputations.

Mika concluded by calling for more responsible reporting, stating that a headline can harm someone’s reputation and that facts should be checked before publication.