Row at Uttarakhand fair: Minister confronts Daler Mehndi on stage over lip-syncing, alleges singer was drunk

The issue started over whether the singer was performing live or relying on a background soundtrack. Minister Uniyal stepped onto the stage and told the singer that the people had come to hear him, and therefore, the performance should meet the expected standard and uphold the dignity of the stage.

Referencing the fact that the event was taking place during the religious period of Navratri, he emphasised the need to maintain the decorum of the occasion.

The minister alleged that the singer was inebriated, however, the allegations could not be confirmed.

The Kunjapuri fair is a significant event rooted in religious faith and cultural traditions.