Neha Singh Rathore, the singer, recently released a modified version of her famous song ‘UP Mein Ka Ba,’ in which she referenced the tragic incident of Pramila Dixit and her 20-year-old daughter Neha, who died in a fire allegedly caused by policemen in their hut last week.
Who is Neha Singh Rathore?
Neha was born in 1997 in the Kaimur district, Bihar. She is known for her folk renditions and claims to be fighting to restore the honour of Bhojpuri songs. Rathore is a popular Bhojpuri singer known for her lively and upbeat music. Born and raised in Uttar Pradesh, India, Rathore developed a passion for music at a young age and has since become one of the most well-known singers in the Bhojpuri music industry.
She went on to release several other hit songs, including “Gori Tohar Kamar Lachkai,” “Jhuluwa Nimiya Ke Dar,” and “Holi Mein GST Jor Ke.” Her music is known for its catchy beats and infectious energy, which has made her a favourite among Bhojpuri music fans.
Aside from her music, Rathore is known for her social media presence. She has a significant following on platforms such as Instagram and Twitter, where she shares updates about her music, behind-the-scenes photos and videos and interacts with her fans. In 2021, Neha was awarded a YouTube Silver Play Button for reaching 100,000 subscribers on her channel. Currently, she has a substantial fan base of over 8,70,000 followers on YouTube and enjoys a considerable following on Twitter and Instagram.
Neha Singh Rathore rose to prominence in 2022 with her song “UP Mein Ka Ba,” which gained widespread popularity ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, following the success of her song “Bihar Mein Ka Ba” in 2020.
Recent controversy related to Neha Singh Rathore
The recent controversy related to Neha Singh Rathore stems from a police notice she received over her song “UP Mein Ka Ba – Season 2.” Neha Singh Rathore shared a video on Twitter on February 16, 2023, that lasted for 1 minute and 9 seconds.
यू पी में का बा..!
Season 2#nehasinghrathore #kanpur #KANPUR_DEHAT #up #UPCM #Government #democracy #death pic.twitter.com/Onhv0Lhw12
— Neha Singh Rathore (@nehafolksinger) February 16, 2023
In the video, she criticized the Yogi Adityanath government and explicitly mentioned the chief minister’s name while discussing the incident that took place in Kanpur Dehat. Two women had immolated themselves during an anti-encroachment drive, and Rathore referred to this incident in her video. The song is about the deaths of a mother and daughter during an eviction drive in Kanpur Dehat, and the police allege that it incites hatred among the public.
Hence, the inspector of the Akbarpur police station in Kanpur Dehat sent a notice to Rathore, claiming that her latest video, “UP Me Ka Ba – Season 2,” created “disharmony and tension.” The police claim that the song could lead to law and order problems, and therefore they want Neha to take it down from her social media pages.
The controversy has apparently drawn attention to the broader issue of free speech and artistic expression in India. Some people believe Neha Singh Rathore’s artistic freedom is being curtailed, while others argue that the police merely enforce the law and try to maintain law and order.
