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Indian Singer Mika Singh criticized for calling ‘Hamara Pakistan’

By Web Desk
Published August 04, 2017

HOUSTON: Indian singer and composer, Mika Singh who urged his fans to join him celebrating the Independence of India and “Hamara Pakistan’, has drawn strong criticism from his fans.

In a video posted on the internet, Mika Singh along with his Pakistan-origin promoter of the show Rehan in Houston, urged fans and supporters from India and Pakistan to join the celebration, starting from August 12.

In the video Mika Singh says, “I am coming to celebrate Independence Day of Indian and ‘Hamara Pakistan’. “15 اگست کو ہمارا ہندوستان آزاد ہوا تھااور 14 اگست کو ہمارا پاکستان”

“Our India was liberated on August 15 and our ‘Hamara Pakistan’ on August 14 so I am bringing a special show for Hindustan and Pakistan on August 12.”

The video was posted on internet by his organizers in Chicago and Houston

His use of words “Humara Pakistan” triggered an onslaught of criticism from some enraged Indians, who slammed the 40-year-old singer for the joint celebration.

A large number of Indian Americans fan criticised the “ill-timed” video calling for a joint celebration at the show.

Some say the video comes across as a “cruel joke”.

In response to criticism, Mika Singh tweeted ‘clarification’ for his friends saying, “I'm an Indian and I'm always proud to be an Indian.

 

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