Diljit Dosanjh addressed Bajrang Dal protests and black marketing allegations during his Indore concert.
Punjabi sensation, Diljit Dosanjh is currently rocking the stage with his Dil-Luminati Tour 2024. However, during his Indore tour, the singer found himself at the centre of controversy, when Bajrang Dal sought to cancel his show, alleging 'anti-national remarks' made by him during the farmers' protest, and claims of promoting Khalistan. Despite the unrest, Diljit successfully ran the concert, and candidly addressed the heated discussions.
Ahead of Diljit Dosanjh's concert on Sunday, December 8, 2024, Bajrang Dal leaders approached the Indore police, demanding the cancellation of the event. One of the group's leaders, Avinash Kaushal, said:
"Diljit has made anti-national remarks several times during the farmers’ protest. He is also a supporter of Khalistan. We will not allow such a person to hold an event in the city of Maa Ahilya. We have submitted an application to the administration demanding the cancellation of the show. If the event still takes place, we will protest in our own way."
Another Bajrang Dal leader, Tannu Sharma, clarified the stance of the protest in a conversation with The Indian Express. In his words:
“Our protest was against the consumption of drugs. We are not against this concert. It’s not in our culture to consume drugs in these concerts; we are against that. We are also against consumption of alcohol and there were such stalls in this concert.”
Responding indirectly to the protests, Diljit invoked the words of the legendary poet Rahat Indori during his performance. Referring to Indori’s famous ghazal, he explained:
"Agar khilaaf hain hone do, Jaan thodi hai. Ye sab dhua hai asmaan thodi hai. Sabhi ka khoon hai shaamil yahan ki mitti mein, Kisi ke baap ka Hindustan thodi hai."
Diljit’s Dil-Luminati Tour in India has proven to be a massive hit for the singer-actor, with fans going to extreme lengths to catch a glimpse of their favourite star on the stage. Amid all these, the singer directly addressed another contentious issue, the alleged black marketing of tickets for his concerts. During his Indore concert, Diljit candidly addressed the controversy, clarifying that he holds no responsibility for the resale of his concert tickets at higher prices. He also pointed out the long-standing issue of black marketing in India, dating back to the days of early cinema.
The craze for Diljit’s music is not limited to non-celebs. A few days ago, new mom, Deepika Padukone made her first public appearance following the birth of her daughter, Dua Padukone Singh for attending Diljit's concert in Bengaluru. To reach the concert on time, the diva was seen walking her way through the Bengaluru traffic, sporting the Dil-Luminati merch and cheering for Diljit with her friends, proving to be a true fangirl!
What do you think of Diljit Dosanjh’s response to the issue?
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