Did Usha Uthup celebrate Mamata Banerjee’s defeat in West Bengal elections? Singer reacts

Usha Uthup (Pic/Instagram)

Veteran singer Usha Uthup recently reacted to a social media post that's going viral, linking one of her performances to the recent political developments in West Bengal. A user claimed that Usha had performed the Bengali song Didi to celebrate the defeat of Mamta Banerjee and Trinamool Congress in the Assembly elections. The singer has now clarified her stance.

Viral posts claim Usha Uthup sang Didi after Mamta Banerjee's defeat

A user on X shared a video of Usha Uthup singing her song Didi at a concert and wrote, "In celebration of Didi leaving Bengal, Usha Uthup had fun by singing ‘Didi Go.' It should be remembered that during the TMC regime, cut money was allegedly demanded from her for her performances, due to which she became troubled and moved to Mumbai. Now she has returned."

Usha Uthup reacts to viral claims

Reacting to the viral claims, Usha took to social media to issue an official statement. The singer said that several statements were being circulated online that were "incorrect and misleading." She clarified that she has continued to live in Kolkata since 1976.

The note read, "Dear friends and music lovers... There has been a post on Twitter and WhatsApp that has been going around, to which I just want to say: Please do not unnecessarily embroil me in controversies that I have nothing to do with. 1. I have been singing the song in question for more than 25 years. 2. I have never left Kolkata and moved to Mumbai. I am very much here."

She captioned the post, "There has been a post circulating on Twitter, Insta and WhatsApp regarding me, and I would like to clarify that several statements made in that post are incorrect and misleading. The song in question is a Bengali song, composed many years ago and inspired by an Arabic tune. I have been performing it for over two decades purely as a musical rendition."

Usha's daughter, Anjali Uthup, reacted to her post by commenting, "Well said Ma. Keep singing and keep us all happy always... God bless you." Meanwhile, a fan wrote, "No need to prove yourself and don't be answerable to everyone... those who love you and are your true fans, they will never be doubtful... we all love you and respect the feelings you have for Kolkata."