Sonu Nigam Reveals Why He Didnt Comment On Cjp Protests Promised My Father I Wont

Singer Sonu Nigam has always been vocal about various issues, from loudspeakers at religious places to artists struggling to receive royalties. However, the singer recently chose to stay silent during protests over the CJP protests after NEET paper leak. When he was asked about his stance at a recent event, he became quite irritated and said, “Abhi ho gaya bas.” Soon after this, his reaction received backlash on social media. Now, talking to Bombay Times, the singer explained why he chose to stay silent during the protest.

After Sonu Nigam’s reaction invited a backlash from a section of the internet, the singer explained, “In the last three decades of being in Mumbai, I have learnt one basic etiquette for any press conference. Always adhere to the agenda of the occasion and do not let conversation wander to disconnected matters. Discussing politics when you have come to talk about your tribute to your guru Pankaj Udhas is disrespectful in my eyes. I have also promised my father that I will not comment on anything that I’m not knowledgeable about.”

The singer also shared how he has been very vocal in the past. Sonu Nigam said, “I don’t have social media on my phone. That apart, I have taken a stand on many issues throughout my life and have been instrumental in bringing many changes in the system. From my outcry against loudspeakers at religious places to the right to royalty for performers, I have belled the cat alone. Now let others take up a courageous stand and see what changes they can bring about.” The singer received a backlash after the comments with many calling him out.

After the NEET Paper leak, Cockroach Janta Party protests started in Delhi with celebs like Shabana Azmi, Seema Pahwa, Imran Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, R Madhavan, and more supporting the students. Following this, education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, accepting accountability for the leak.

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