India, Oct. 22 -- The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention after Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal publicly reprimanded singer Daler Mehndi during a cultural event, according to a letter cited in the report. The letter was written following the incident at the Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri Tourism and Development Fair in Narendra Nagar on Sunday night.

FWICE letter to Prime Minister

FWICE said concerns about the singer’s physical condition and performance should have been handled “with sensitivity and discretion rather than through public reprimand.” It said it was aware Daler Mehndi had been dealing with health issues and was recovering from a recent s...