Punjabi-Canadian rapper Shubhneet Singh, popularly known as Shubh, is back in the news after he allegedly sported a hoodie that mocked the assassination of former Indian PM Indira Gandhi by her bodyguards. The event that had severe repercussions in India and worldwide shook the world at the time when her bodyguards, two Sikh men opened fire on her and she died following the shocking episode.&nbsp;

<h2>What is the controversy about?</h2>

At a concert, Shubh was allegedly seen sporting a black coloured hoodie that showed the map of Punjab, asking for freedom, as Sikh men murder Indira Gandhi in the foreground of the picture. A picture and a video from the concert that took place in London is now going viral as a&nbsp;pro-Khalistani handle named SherePanjabUK, shared the same on social media. They captioned the video, "Panjabi Artist Shubh holding a hoodie of an illustration that shows Indian PM Indira Gandhi (aka maimuna begum) being greeted by Shaheed Bhai Satwant Singh and Shaheed Bhai Beant Singh #NeverForget84."

Reportedly, the video is from Shubh's Sunday night concert which was held in London.

<h2>Shubh receives&nbsp;severe backlash</h2>

The singer received severe backlash after the alleged video went viral. Reports, however, suggest that the hoodie which he wore did not have Indira Gandhi’s assassination caricature on it but only a map of Punjab.&nbsp;

Soon after the video went viral, Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut condemned the act and called it a “cowardly killing of an old woman". She slammed Shubh and wrote that he should be ashamed for glorifying the attack on an elderly lady "who was disarmed and unaware".

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This is not Shubh’s first tryst with scandals as he was earlier accused of supporting Khalistani separatists when Canada accused India of killing Khalistani terrorists Hardeep Singh Nijjar in the Canadian province of British Columbia nearly two months ago. Ever since then, the diplomatic ties have worsened between the two countries. 
 
 
 
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Punjabi-Canadian rapper Shubhneet Singh, popularly known as Shubh, is back in the news after he allegedly sported a hoodie that mocked the assassination of former Indian PM Indira Gandhi by her bodyguards.

Punjabi-Canadian rapper Shubhneet Singh, popularly known as Shubh, is back in the news after he allegedly sported a hoodie that mocked the assassination of former Indian PM Indira Gandhi by her bodyguards. The event that had severe repercussions in India and worldwide shook the world at the time when her bodyguards, two Sikh men opened fire on her and she died following the shocking episode. What is the controversy about? At a concert, Shubh was allegedly seen sporting a black coloured hoodie that showed the map of Punjab, asking for freedom, as Sikh men murder Indira Gandhi in the foreground of the picture. A picture and a video from the concert that took place in London is now going viral as a pro-Khalistani handle named SherePanjabUK, shared the same on social media. They captioned the video, "Panjabi Artist Shubh holding a hoodie of an illustration that shows Indian PM Indira Gandhi (aka maimuna begum) being greeted by Shaheed Bhai Satwant Singh and Shaheed Bhai Beant Singh #NeverForget84." Reportedly, the video is from Shubh's Sunday night concert which was held in London. Shubh receives severe backlash The singer received severe backlash after the alleged video went viral. Reports, however, suggest that the hoodie which he wore did not have Indira Gandhi’s assassination caricature on it but only a map of Punjab. Soon after the video went viral, Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut condemned the act and called it a “cowardly killing of an old woman". She slammed Shubh and wrote that he should be ashamed for glorifying the attack on an elderly lady "who was disarmed and unaware". Celebrating the cowardly killing of an old woman by those who she appointed as her saviours. When you are trusted to protect but you take advantage of the trust and faith and use the same weapons to kill the ones were suppose to protect then it’s a shameful act of cowardice not… https://t.co/GMqGjPeJQu — Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) October 31, 2023 × This is not Shubh’s first tryst with scandals as he was earlier accused of supporting Khalistani separatists when Canada accused India of killing Khalistani terrorists Hardeep Singh Nijjar in the Canadian province of British Columbia nearly two months ago. Ever since then, the diplomatic ties have worsened between the two countries. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Rapper Shubh slammed for wearing hoodie that mocked Indira Gandhi's assassination

Days after singer-rapper Shubh's India tour got cancelled, the Canada-based artist took to social media to react on the news and expressed his disappointment. In an Instagram post, a day after the cancellation, Shubh said he was 'extremely disheartened.' 
 
Shubh shared an emotional message and spoke about his deep connection with his birthplace, the land of his 'gurus and ancestors'.&nbsp;He went on to defend the patriotism of Punjabis, stating that they have a long history of sacrificing for the nation's freedom.&nbsp;"India is MY country too. I was born here," Shubh wrote. 
 
The controversy around Shubh 
 
On September 19, electronic brand boAt withdrew its sponsorship from Shubh's India concert after the singer faced backlash over a post he had shared back in March. The next day online ticketing platform BookMyShow officially cancelled the India tour of Shubhneet Singh amid rising public pressure over allegations of his affiliation with Khalistani elements. 
 
Many of the singer's celebrity followers including cricketer Virat Kohli unfollowed him on Instagram. 
 
In March, Shubh had shared a post of the Indian map which did not include Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and North-eastern states. The caption read as 'Pray for Punjab'.&nbsp; 
 
The outrage around his post comes amid an ongoing diplomatic standoff between India and Canada following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's comments about India's alleged involvement in the killing of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani supporter.&nbsp; 
 
Tensions have escalated with both countries expelling the other nation's diplomats and India temporarily suspending visa services for Canadians. 
 
Here's the full text from Shubh's Instagram post:&nbsp; 
 
As a young rapper-singer hailing from Punjab, India, it was my life's dream to put my music on an international dais. But the recent happenings have tumbled my hard work and progress, and I wanted to say a few words to express my dismay and sorrow. I'm extremely disheartened by the cancellation of my tour in India. I was highly amped up and enthusiastic to perform in my country, in front of my people. The preparations were in full swing and I was practicing with my heart and soul for the last two months. And I was very excited, happy, and ready to perform. But I guess destiny had some other plans. 
 
India is MY country too. I was born here. It is the land of my GURUS and my ANCESTORS, who didn't even blink an eye to make sacrifices for the freedom of this land, for its glory, and for the family. And Punjab is my soul, Punjab is in my blood. Whatever I am today, I am because of being a Punjabi. Punjabis do not need to give proof of patriotism. At every turn in history, Punjabis have sacrificed their lives for the freedom of this country. That's why it's my humble request to refrain from naming every Punjabi as a separatist or anti-national. 
 
My intent in resharing that post on my story was only to Pray for Punjab as there were reports of electricity and internet shutdowns throughout the state. There was no other thought behind it and I definitely didn't intend to hurt anyone's sentiments. The accusations against me have deeply affected me. But as my guru has taught me ਮਾਨਸ ਕੀ ਜਾਤ ਸਬੈ ਏਕੈ ਪਹਿਚਾਨਬੋ" "Manas Ki Jaat Sabai Ekaa Pachanbo" (All the human beings recognized as one and same) and taught me not to be afraid, not to be intimidated which is the origin of Punjabiyat. I will continue to work hard. My team and I will be back soon, bigger and stronger together.&nbsp; 
 
WAHEGURU MEHAR KARE, SARBAT DA BHALA 
 
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Days after singer-rapper Shubh's India tour got cancelled, the Canada-based artist took to social media to react on the news and expressed his disappointment. In an Instagram post, a day after the cancellation, Shubh said he was 'extremely disheartened.

Days after singer-rapper Shubh's India tour got cancelled, the Canada-based artist took to social media to react on the news and expressed his disappointment. In an Instagram post, a day after the cancellation, Shubh said he was 'extremely disheartened.' Shubh shared an emotional message and spoke about his deep connection with his birthplace, the land of his 'gurus and ancestors'. He went on to defend the patriotism of Punjabis, stating that they have a long history of sacrificing for the nation's freedom. "India is MY country too. I was born here," Shubh wrote. The controversy around Shubh On September 19, electronic brand boAt withdrew its sponsorship from Shubh's India concert after the singer faced backlash over a post he had shared back in March. The next day online ticketing platform BookMyShow officially cancelled the India tour of Shubhneet Singh amid rising public pressure over allegations of his affiliation with Khalistani elements. Many of the singer's celebrity followers including cricketer Virat Kohli unfollowed him on Instagram. In March, Shubh had shared a post of the Indian map which did not include Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and North-eastern states. The caption read as 'Pray for Punjab'. The outrage around his post comes amid an ongoing diplomatic standoff between India and Canada following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's comments about India's alleged involvement in the killing of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani supporter. Tensions have escalated with both countries expelling the other nation's diplomats and India temporarily suspending visa services for Canadians. Here's the full text from Shubh's Instagram post: As a young rapper-singer hailing from Punjab, India, it was my life's dream to put my music on an international dais. But the recent happenings have tumbled my hard work and progress, and I wanted to say a few words to express my dismay and sorrow. I'm extremely disheartened by the cancellation of my tour in India. I was highly amped up and enthusiastic to perform in my country, in front of my people. The preparations were in full swing and I was practicing with my heart and soul for the last two months. And I was very excited, happy, and ready to perform. But I guess destiny had some other plans. India is MY country too. I was born here. It is the land of my GURUS and my ANCESTORS, who didn't even blink an eye to make sacrifices for the freedom of this land, for its glory, and for the family. And Punjab is my soul, Punjab is in my blood. Whatever I am today, I am because of being a Punjabi. Punjabis do not need to give proof of patriotism. At every turn in history, Punjabis have sacrificed their lives for the freedom of this country. That's why it's my humble request to refrain from naming every Punjabi as a separatist or anti-national. My intent in resharing that post on my story was only to Pray for Punjab as there were reports of electricity and internet shutdowns throughout the state. There was no other thought behind it and I definitely didn't intend to hurt anyone's sentiments. The accusations against me have deeply affected me. But as my guru has taught me ਮਾਨਸ ਕੀ ਜਾਤ ਸਬੈ ਏਕੈ ਪਹਿਚਾਨਬੋ" "Manas Ki Jaat Sabai Ekaa Pachanbo" (All the human beings recognized as one and same) and taught me not to be afraid, not to be intimidated which is the origin of Punjabiyat. I will continue to work hard. My team and I will be back soon, bigger and stronger together. WAHEGURU MEHAR KARE, SARBAT DA BHALA WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Shubh reacts to cancellation of his India tour: Punjabis do not need to give proof of patriotism

Canada-based Punjabi singer and rapper Shubhneet Singh, popularly known by his stage name Shubh, is in the news for all the wrong reasons. The singer who rose to fame with hit songs like Elevated, OG and Cheques, has been facing criticism over his alleged support for Khalistan - an issue that has caused strains in relations between India and Canada in recent weeks. Owing to his social media posts, Shubh has seen many of his celebrity followers unfollowing him on Instagram in the past weeks. Shubh enjoys a considerable fanbase the world over.

Hailing from Punjab and now settled in Canada, Shubh burst onto the scene with his breakout debut single We Rollin&nbsp;in September 2021. His blend of catchy hip-hop and trap beats and fast lyrical flow gained massive popularity in no time and he belted out hit singles No Love, and Baller. He has over a million followers on Instagram and recently released another album Still Rollin, which featured the viral track Cheques.

On September 19, electronics brand boAt retracted its sponsorship of the upcoming India tour of Shubh. The brand's decision to withdraw its sponsorship comes at a time when India and Canada are embroiled in a diplomatic tussle over the death of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and due to Shubh's controversial posts earlier this year.&nbsp;

In a statement shared on X, the company said, “At boAt, while our commitment to the incredible music community runs deep, we are first and foremost a true Indian brand. Therefore, when we became aware of the remarks made by artist Shubh earlier this year, we chose to withdraw our sponsorship of the tour.”

<h2>What is the controversy around Shubh?</h2>

The Canadian-Punjabi singer stirred controversy earlier this year in March when he shared a distorted map of India on his Instagram story, conspicuously omitting the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and the Northeastern states.

He captioned the image as, "Pray for Punjab". The singer was slammed massively on social media for the post. The singer later deleted the map and replaced it with a message that read "Pray for Punjab" without any picture.

Shubh's post came amid&nbsp;a police crackdown on self-proclaimed Sikh preacher and ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh and his associates. He posted the image after the Punjab government suspended mobile internet services across the state. 
 
Shubh was scheduled to perform in Mumbai, India from September 23-25. He was&nbsp;also scheduled to perform in cities such as New Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. On September 20, ticketing app BookMyShow announced that the singer's India tour had been cancelled.&nbsp;

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In response to the singer's upcoming concert, the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), the youth wing of the BJP, removed posters promoting the event, stating that it won't allow the singer to perform as he is a Khalistani supporter. The group has been staging protests in Mumbai for the past few days demanding a ban on Shubh's India concert.&nbsp;

"There is no space for Khalistanis who are the enemy of integrity and unity of India. We won't let Canadian singer Shubh perform on the auspicious land of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Mumbai...If no proper action is taken then the organisers will have to face revolt," BJYM President Tajinder Singh Tiwana told news agency ANI.

BJYM has also written to the Mumbai police to register an FIR against Shubh “for waging war against the Government of India and posting anti-government posts”.&nbsp;

The memorandum submitted by BJYM to the Mumbai police stated that the intention of the singer was to show that Punjab is not a part of India and to propagate the Khalistani agenda.

“Shubh is openly a Khalistani supporter and if he is allowed to hold a concert here, he will be influencing a lot of youth in Mumbai and our country to support his agenda…He has evidently proven that he is a pro-Khalistani activist and openly supports their agenda and (he) is also influencing the youth of the country to do the same and wage a war against the Government of India by posting such absurd and derogatory posts about the Government of India,” the complaint read.

Since the controversy broke out, Shubh's celebrity followers like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya have all unfollowed the singer on Instagram.

<h2>Controversy around Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death</h2>

The controversy around singer Shubh comes when India and Canada are in a diplomatic row over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Relations between the two countries have already been sour and the killing has led to a dramatic new low.&nbsp; 
 
Hardeep Singh Nijjar was killed on June 18 outside a Sikh cultural centre in Surrey, British Columbia. Canada PM Justin Trudeau cited "credible allegations of a potential link" between agents of the Indian government and the assassination of the Khalistani terrorist.

Trudeau's government has been actively collaborating and coordinating with Canada's international allies regarding the Nijjar case, culminating in the expulsion of the Indian diplomat.

India, meanwhile, rejected the Trudeau government's allegation, describing it as "absurd" and "motivated". In response, India expelled a senior Canadian diplomat and gave him 5 days to leave the country.

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Canada-based Punjabi singer and rapper Shubhneet Singh, popularly known by his stage name Shubh, is in the news for all the wrong reasons. The singer who rose to fame with hit songs like Elevated, OG and Cheques, has been facing criticism over his alleged support for Khalistan - an issue that has caused strains in relations between India and Canada in recent weeks.

Canada-based Punjabi singer and rapper Shubhneet Singh, popularly known by his stage name Shubh, is in the news for all the wrong reasons. The singer who rose to fame with hit songs like Elevated, OG and Cheques, has been facing criticism over his alleged support for Khalistan - an issue that has caused strains in relations between India and Canada in recent weeks. Owing to his social media posts, Shubh has seen many of his celebrity followers unfollowing him on Instagram in the past weeks. Shubh enjoys a considerable fanbase the world over. Hailing from Punjab and now settled in Canada, Shubh burst onto the scene with his breakout debut single We Rollin in September 2021. His blend of catchy hip-hop and trap beats and fast lyrical flow gained massive popularity in no time and he belted out hit singles No Love, and Baller. He has over a million followers on Instagram and recently released another album Still Rollin, which featured the viral track Cheques. On September 19, electronics brand boAt retracted its sponsorship of the upcoming India tour of Shubh. The brand's decision to withdraw its sponsorship comes at a time when India and Canada are embroiled in a diplomatic tussle over the death of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and due to Shubh's controversial posts earlier this year. In a statement shared on X, the company said, “At boAt, while our commitment to the incredible music community runs deep, we are first and foremost a true Indian brand. Therefore, when we became aware of the remarks made by artist Shubh earlier this year, we chose to withdraw our sponsorship of the tour.” What is the controversy around Shubh? The Canadian-Punjabi singer stirred controversy earlier this year in March when he shared a distorted map of India on his Instagram story, conspicuously omitting the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and the Northeastern states. He captioned the image as, "Pray for Punjab". The singer was slammed massively on social media for the post. The singer later deleted the map and replaced it with a message that read "Pray for Punjab" without any picture. Shubh's post came amid a police crackdown on self-proclaimed Sikh preacher and ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh and his associates. He posted the image after the Punjab government suspended mobile internet services across the state. Shubh was scheduled to perform in Mumbai, India from September 23-25. He was also scheduled to perform in cities such as New Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. On September 20, ticketing app BookMyShow announced that the singer's India tour had been cancelled. Online ticketing site BookMyShow says Canadian singer Shubhneet Singh’s 'Still Rollin' tour for India stands "cancelled" pic.twitter.com/9WpaqYg57I — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2023 × In response to the singer's upcoming concert, the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), the youth wing of the BJP, removed posters promoting the event, stating that it won't allow the singer to perform as he is a Khalistani supporter. The group has been staging protests in Mumbai for the past few days demanding a ban on Shubh's India concert. "There is no space for Khalistanis who are the enemy of integrity and unity of India. We won't let Canadian singer Shubh perform on the auspicious land of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Mumbai...If no proper action is taken then the organisers will have to face revolt," BJYM President Tajinder Singh Tiwana told news agency ANI. BJYM has also written to the Mumbai police to register an FIR against Shubh “for waging war against the Government of India and posting anti-government posts”. The memorandum submitted by BJYM to the Mumbai police stated that the intention of the singer was to show that Punjab is not a part of India and to propagate the Khalistani agenda. “Shubh is openly a Khalistani supporter and if he is allowed to hold a concert here, he will be influencing a lot of youth in Mumbai and our country to support his agenda…He has evidently proven that he is a pro-Khalistani activist and openly supports their agenda and (he) is also influencing the youth of the country to do the same and wage a war against the Government of India by posting such absurd and derogatory posts about the Government of India,” the complaint read. Since the controversy broke out, Shubh's celebrity followers like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya have all unfollowed the singer on Instagram. Controversy around Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death The controversy around singer Shubh comes when India and Canada are in a diplomatic row over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Relations between the two countries have already been sour and the killing has led to a dramatic new low. Hardeep Singh Nijjar was killed on June 18 outside a Sikh cultural centre in Surrey, British Columbia. Canada PM Justin Trudeau cited "credible allegations of a potential link" between agents of the Indian government and the assassination of the Khalistani terrorist. Trudeau's government has been actively collaborating and coordinating with Canada's international allies regarding the Nijjar case, culminating in the expulsion of the Indian diplomat. India, meanwhile, rejected the Trudeau government's allegation, describing it as "absurd" and "motivated". In response, India expelled a senior Canadian diplomat and gave him 5 days to leave the country. 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