Daler Mehndi row: Singer Mika Singh's team responds after BJP minister's apology

Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal has reportedly issued an apology to Daler Mehndi after interrupting the singer’s performance at a religious fair and questioning his condition on stage. The apology, reportedly made over a phone call, has now drawn a response from singer Mika Singh’s team, which has welcomed the move and hopes the row can finally be put to rest. The apology came days after Uniyal questioned Daler's condition on stage and accused him of being drunk and lip-syncing, prompting Singh to defend him and call for artists to be treated with respect.

In a statement, Mika’s team



said it appreciated Uniyal reaching out to Daler over the telephone and hoped the matter could now be put behind them.

"We appreciate that Subodh Uniyal ji has apologised to Daler Mehndi paaji over a telephonic conversation regarding the unfortunate incident. Respecting artists and their dignity is extremely important," the statement read.

The team also highlighted Daler’s contribution to the music industry, adding that every artist deserved to be treated with respect. It expressed hope that everyone involved could move forward with "mutual respect and understanding".