Ghulam Ali had earlier performed in Mumbai as a tribute to Jagjit Singh along with several singers from India. We consider denying Ustad Ghulam Ali access to the Indian audience as a grave threat to the secular and democratic tradition of the country. It was good talking to you now. “Thanks for agreeing to do a program in Delhi in December”, Kejriwal wrote on Twitter.
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“If somebody remains in his house, many things come to his mind”, Merchant said in an veiled attack on singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya, who voiced his support for the cancellation.
He further said that whenever his fans call him with love, he goes and performs. “So, yes I am happy”, Ali told PTI before leaving India.
Anwar welcomed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s move of inviting the ghazal singer to perform in Kolkata. “Honour his presence. Music knows no boundaries”.
He also emphasised that borders between countries can not restrict the music from streaming into the hearts of people. The concert by Ghulam Ali, scheduled to be held tomorrow at Mumbai’s Shanmukhanand Hall, was cancelled after protests by Shiv Sena. We also express our deep shock over the inability of the Maharashtra Government and the Central Government to facilitate the concert.
“Amitabh Bachchan said”, Ghulam Ali’s case has become a political issue.
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Mr Ali said he was disappointed by the organisers’ decision, but promised to perform in New Delhi in December at the invitation of Arvind Kejriwal, the Indian capital’s top elected leader.
