NEW DELHI: Renowned singer Sonu Nigam is under fire once again, this time for a scathing Instagram video in which he criticized Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. Nigam accused the Rajasthan government of neglecting artists and failing to support the entertainment industry, despite the state’s reputation for its rich cultural heritage. His comments, however, have sparked a backlash from both fans and the general public.
Nigam alleged that artists in Rajasthan face systemic neglect and called on the state to address their grievances. While some fans agreed with his points, the tone of his video left many unimpressed. Social media platforms have been inundated with criticism, with users accusing Nigam of being unnecessarily confrontational and disrespectful. Critics argued that his remarks seemed more like a personal attack on Sharma rather than a constructive critique of policies.
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Instagram users like mohitkatiyarkanpur criticized Nigam for offering unsolicited advice, asking, “Kaunsa Gyan de rahe ho?”.
While ashwaniuma argued that artists should stay neutral and not engage in politics. Others were more direct aapka_apna_deepak_mehta told BJP leader @bjpbhajanlal to understand Nigam’s flawed perspective.
Another User rajshekhardixit reminded followers of Nigam’s past closeness to Modi, calling him
NEW DELHI: Renowned singer Sonu Nigam is under fire once again, this time for a scathing Instagram video in which he criticized Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. Nigam accused the Rajasthan government of neglecting artists and failing to support the entertainment industry, despite the state’s reputation for its rich cultural heritage. His comments, however, have sparked a backlash from both fans and the general public.
Nigam alleged that artists in Rajasthan face systemic neglect and called on the state to address their grievances. While some fans agreed with his points, the tone of his video left many unimpressed. Social media platforms have been inundated with criticism, with users accusing Nigam of being unnecessarily confrontational and disrespectful. Critics argued that his remarks seemed more like a personal attack on Sharma rather than a constructive critique of policies.
Instagram users like mohitkatiyarkanpur criticized Nigam for offering unsolicited advice, asking, “Kaunsa Gyan de rahe ho?”.
While ashwaniuma argued that artists should stay neutral and not engage in politics. Others were more direct aapka_apna_deepak_mehta told BJP leader @bjpbhajanlal to understand Nigam’s flawed perspective.
Another User rajshekhardixit reminded followers of Nigam’s past closeness to Modi, calling him a “Chamcha” expressing frustration.
Legal expert adv.raj.jain questioned whether the CM should ignore emergencies based on an artist’s opinion, while rahulbirari18 criticized Nigam for his arrogance, pointing out that Sharma has far more important duties than seeking permission from artists.
User’s comment on Sonu Nigam’s video against Ashok Gehlot. (Photo Illustration: Swastik Sharma)
The public’s reaction to Nigam’s Rajasthan comments has been far from supportive. Many users pointed out that his statements lacked nuance and seemed overly harsh. Others questioned why Nigam continually finds himself in controversies, suggesting his approach often undermines the legitimacy of the issues he raises.
While Nigam has his share of defenders who believe he is shedding light on the struggles of artists, the general sentiment appears to be shifting against him. For the Rajasthan government, this episode has added unwelcome attention, though they have yet to issue an official response.
For Nigam, the growing criticism highlights a deeper challenge: balancing his outspoken persona with the expectations of a respectful dialogue. As his public image becomes increasingly polarizing, this latest controversy may have further strained his relationship with fans and the entertainment industry.
Swastik Sharma
Swastik Sharma is a trainee journalist at The News Indian; he previously completed his master's in journalism from Makhanlal Chaurvedi University.
