Kolkata/IBNS, May 14 -- Veteran singer Usha Uthup has dismissed speculation linking one of her performances to the Trinamool Congress' defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections.

What sparked the controversy?

A section of social media users claimed Uthup had sung the popular "Didi" song to celebrate the defeat of the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government. Banerjee is popularly referred to as "Didi" in West Bengal politics.

Some users also alleged that the singer had left Kolkata for Mumbai to avoid alleged "cut money" demands by leaders of the then ruling party.

Usha Uthup dismisses claims

Reacting to the viral claims, Uthup clarified in a social media post that she has been performing the "Didi" song for more than 25 y...