AP Dhillon Breaks His Silence On Shubh's CANCELLED India Tour Amid Khalistan Controversy!
AP Dhillon has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Shubh's Still Rollin India Tour, which was canceled due to backlash over the singer's previous controversial post. The Punjabi-Canadian singer-rapper, Shubhneet Singh, had remained silent amidst the criticism and tour cancellation caused by his alleged support for the Khalistan cause amid the India-Canada diplomatic tensions.
In response to this, AP Dhillon shared a message on Instagram emphasizing the importance of "spreading love and not hate."
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AP Dhillon expressed his frustration with the intense social media frenzy, acknowledging that regardless of his words or actions, someone would twist the narrative to suit their agenda, leading to more division. As an artist, he lamented the difficulty of staying focused on his craft amidst such turmoil. He also highlighted that artists often become pawns in the hands of special interest and political groups who manipulate their public image to advance their agendas. He emphasized that artists aim to create art that helps people on an individual level, irrespective of their background.
Dhillon concluded by urging unity and rejecting divisive influences, encouraging people to think for themselves and not be swayed by hateful influences. He reminded everyone that we are all one and that social constructs should not divide us, emphasizing that unity is the way forward.
Meanwhile, a statement of support for Shubh was shared on late Sidhu Moose Wala's Instagram page. It pointed out the unjust labeling of artists from minority communities as terrorists without substantial evidence and questioned why they consistently face adversity. The statement lamented the loss of Sidhu Moose Wala due to similar hatred and called for an end to such animosity.
On the cancellation of Shubh's India tour, BookMyShow announced that it was canceled and initiated a refund for ticket holders. The decision was made following backlash on social media for hosting Shubh, who had been accused of sympathizing with the Khalistani movement due to a previous Instagram post where he shared a distorted map of India and wrote, "Pray for Punjab." Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and others reportedly unfollowed Shubh on Instagram in response to the controversy.
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In a statement posted on Instagram, Shubh expressed his disappointment over the tour cancellation, revealing that he had spent the past two months preparing for it and was eagerly anticipating performing in India.
