Sonu Nigam has continued work after an FIR on alleged hurt comments at the Bengaluru event

Playback singer Sonu Nigam came into the fire after the first information report (FIR) Was filed for allegedly hurt and provocative comments against him Kannadiga community During a recent concert in Bengaluru. Despite the controversy, the singer continued with his professional commitments and ongoing work.
Taking his social media handle, the singer promoted his new song for the film ‘April 99Sharing the feel-gud track, he described it as “a new anthem for that delicate spirit”.
His post came when Dharmaraj A, Bangalore City District Unit was filed by Dharmaraj A. Karnataka Rakshan VedicThe complaint accused Nigam of making “objectionable and emotionally stimulating” statement in a music performance held in Vrjonagar on 25 and 26 April.
In the official complaint, Dharmaraj alleged that Nigam’s comments “deepened the sentiments of the Kannadiga community,” and warned that statements could provoke inter-linguistic tension and even inciting violence. A video clip of the incident, which has gone viral, allegedly stated to Nigam: “Kannada, Kannada, Kannada – that is why the incident took place in Pahgam,” referring to recent terrorist attacks in Pahgam in Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 tourists were killed.
After displeasure, the Bengaluru Police has registered an FIR under Section 351 (2), 352 (1), and 353 of the Indian Penal Code, which relates to deliberate insults with the intention of inciting peace, attacks and criminal forces to stop a public servant.
The investigation is currently underway.
In response, Sonu on Saturday took on Instagram to release a video explanation, where he refused to target the Kannadiga community. He said, “Only 4-5 goons were shouting. Thousands of others were honorable. Please do not normalize the entire Kannadiga community. Kannadigus are very good people.”
He also referred to his statement, stating that Pahgam attackStating that it was designed to highlight the dangers of linguistic extremism and to discourage forced on public performances.
He said, “It is important to stop people who provoke others. You cannot allow people to threaten to sing,” he said that he planned to sing several Kannada that evening.