India, Oct. 25 -- Singer Mika Singh has spoken out in support of his brother, singer Daler Mehndi. This comes after State Minister Subodh Uniyal interrupted the latter mid-performance at an event in Uttarakhand on October 18 and reprimanded him for allegedly appearing disoriented on stage. In a video that went viral, the minister is heard telling Mehndi, "You can't even speak. How will you perform?" Singh criticised the behaviour in a post on X, calling it "extremely rude and disrespectful". Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also took to X, suggesting that the issue be resolved amicably. After Dhami reportedly apologised to Mehndi on the minister's behalf, Singh says the gesture is a positive first step but must be followed by accountability. "I appreciate the gesture of acknowledging the issue. However, an apology must be accompanied by accountability and a genuine commitment to ensure that such incidents do not happen again," he exclusively tells us. Recalling his conversation with Mehndi, Singh says his brother was deeply hurt but chose to respond with dignity: "When I spoke to him (Mehndi), I could sense he was very disheartened, but he chose to handle it with grace and dignity. Even after such a big incident on stage, he did not leave. He continued and performed for another 1.5 hours for the public. That shows his true professionalism." The singer adds that he was disappointed to learn about the incident, given his brother's contribution to music over the decades. He adds, "Daler paaji is a senior artiste who has dedicated decades of his life to music and has taken Indian music to audiences across the world." "Live performances need clear protocols, proper coordination, and accountability from everyone involved. Whether it is a government event, a private function, or a concert, the artiste's schedule, health, technical requirements, security, and dignity must be respected," he ends....