Singer Daler Mehndi should not have performed if unwell: Minister

Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal has waded into the controversy surrounding singer Daler Mehndi's recent public appearance, asserting that the performer should have refrained from attending if he was unwell.

The minister's remarks come as Mehndi has received support from sections of the Bollywood industry following reports about his condition during the event. Uniyal appeared to suggest that the singer's health may have been compromised during his performance.

"If Daler Mehndi was not feeling well, he should not have participated in the programme," the minister stated, implying that the singer's decision to perform despite apparent health concerns was questionable.

The comments add a political dimension to ongoing discussions about the incident, with Uniyal's intervention marking an official stance on what was previously a matter confined to entertainment and social media discourse.

Details about the specific nature of Mehndi's health concerns and the exact nature of the event remain unclear from official statements, though the minister's remarks suggest questions have been raised about the circumstances of the performance.