India is MY country too: Singer Shubh reacts to cancelled tour, Khalistani allegations

Cana-based Punjabi singer Shubhneet Singh, popularly kwn by his st name Shubh, has broken his silence after his Still Rollin India tour was cancelled over allegations of his alleged support for Khalistan. On Thursday, September 21, singer took to his social media handle to express his disappointment and said he was "extremely disheartened" by cancellation of tour. This controversy has come at a time when re is diplomatic tension between India and Cana.

3 things you need to kw

• In March, Shubh posted a distorted map of India on social media, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morch (BJYM) claimed. 
• Following his alleged support, Shubh's Still Rollin India tour was cancelled. 
• Several celebs including Indian cricketers Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya have unfollowed singer on Instagram.

Subh issues statement after receiving backlash 

singer took to his Instagram handle and shared a 3-p statement saying that he was "amped up and enthusiastic" to perform in India and has been diligently preparing for this tour for past two months. He wrote, "As a young rapper-singer hailing from Punjab, it was my life's dream to put my music on an international dais. But recent happenings have tumbled my hard work and progress, and I wanted to say a few words to express my dismay and sorrow." 

He ded, "I'm extremely disheartened by cancellation of my tour in India. I was highly amped up and enthusiastic to perform in my country, in front of my people. preparations were in full swing and I was practicing with my heart and soul for last two months. And I was very excited, happy, and rey to perform. But I guess destiny h some or plans."

singer termed Bharat as land of his Gurus and ancestors and said, "India is MY country too". "India is MY country too. I was born here. It is land of my GURUS and my ANCESTORS, who didn't even blink an eye to make sacrifices for freedom of this land, for its glory, and for family. And Punjab is my soul, Punjab is in my blood. Whatever I am today, I am because of being a Punjabi," he ded.

What was Shubh's intent to share that post?

Towards end of statement, he expressed his intention behind sharing that post which sparked controversy. He explained that his original intention was to offer prayers for Punjab owing to reports of electricity shutdown in state. "My intent in resharing that post on my story was only to Pray for Punjab as re were reports of electricity and internet shutdowns throughout state. re was or thought behind it and I definitely didn’t intend to hurt anyone’s sentiments. accusations against me have deeply affected me. But as my guru has taught me “ਮਾਨਸ ਕੀ ਜਾਤ ਸਬੈ ਏਕੈ ਪਹਿਚਾਨਬੋ” “Manas Ki Jaat Sabai Ekai Pachanbo” (All human beings recognized as one and same) and taught me t to be afraid, t to be intimidated which is origin of Punjabiyat. I will continue to work hard. My team and I will be back soon, bigger and stronger toger. WAHEGURU MEHAR KARE SARBAT DA BHALA A,” he concluded.

BookMyShow cancels Shubh's tour

Punjabi singer was scheduled to perform in Mumbai from September 23 to 25 as part of Cruise Control 4.0 event, organised aboard Cordelia Cruise. However, on Wednesday, BookMyShow cancelled his three-month-long tour in India. BookMyShow didn't reveal reason behind this action and informed that refund of tickets would be reflected within 7-10 working days. 

cancellation of his show has come amid a diplomatic row between India and Cana. Canian PM Justin Trudeau alleged India's involvement in killing of Sikh separatist leer Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June.