Diljit Dosanjh fires back at Bajrang dal protests, shouts 'Kisi ke baap ka Hindustan thodi hai!' at Indore concert

Diljit Dosanjh performed at a packed venue in Indore on Sunday as part of his Dil-Luminati India Tour, facing significant protests from members of the Bajrang Dal. The protests were primarily based on objections to the sale of alcohol and meat at the venue. Bajrang Dal activists conducted a recce of the venue before the event, ensuring the presence of these items was confirmed, and raised their concerns with the local authorities. Local BJP MLAs Usha Thakur and Golu Shukla also supported the protests, voicing their opposition to the concert under these conditions.

In response to the protests, Diljit Dosanjh paused during his performance and recited lines from a poem by renowned poet Rahat Indori: “Sabhi ka khoon hai iss mitti mein shamil, kisi ke baap ka Hindustan thodi hai!” The lines were met with a strong reaction from the crowd. The protests by Bajrang Dal were centered on the sale of liquor and meat, which are typically opposed by the group due to religious reasons. However, despite these protests, Diljit continued with his performance uninterrupted.

Alongside addressing the protests, Diljit also spoke about the issue of ticket black marketing. Tickets for his concert had been resold at significantly higher prices in the black market after the official sales went live. Diljit responded to the issue by stating, “If you buy a ticket for ₹10 and resell it for ₹100, how is the artist responsible?” He made it clear that black marketing is a long-standing issue in the entertainment industry and that artists themselves are not to blame for the inflated prices that occur due to third-party reselling.

Diljit further explained that black marketing of tickets is not a new phenomenon and has existed for many years, even since the days of cinema in India. He highlighted that while the methods of resale have evolved, the practice remains consistent across various entertainment sectors. He also noted that artists have little to no control over ticket prices once they are purchased from official outlets.

During the concert, Diljit also took the opportunity to acknowledge the growing influence of Punjabi artists in the music industry. He specifically mentioned fellow Punjabi singers AP Dhillon and Karan Aujla, who are also touring India at the moment. Diljit praised the increasing prominence of Punjabi music, noting how, in the past, singers often stayed behind the scenes while actors mimed their songs. He emphasized the shift in the industry, where Punjabi singers are now taking center stage.

This Indore concert follows a series of similar controversies across other cities in India. In Telangana, the state government banned some of Diljit’s songs due to their references to alcohol. In response to this ban, Diljit challenged authorities, stating that instead of censoring songs, the government should focus on banning the sale of alcohol nationwide. In Pune, protests over the sale of liquor at his concert venue led to the revocation of permissions to serve alcohol during the show. Despite these ongoing challenges, Diljit’s popularity continues to rise, and his concerts continue to attract large audiences. Following the successful Indore concert, Diljit’s Dil-Luminati India Tour will continue in Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Guwahati. The final performance of the tour is scheduled for December 29.

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