Diljit Dosanjh tweaks song lyrics after CCPCR advisory

Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh surprised fans at his Chandigarh concert on Saturday by tweaking the lyrics of his hit song "Patiala Peg" to "Patiala Soda".

- Naina Mishra & Mandeep Narula

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The switch came after the Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR) issued an advisory, urging the singer to avoid songs that promote alcohol, drugs and violence, which the commission claimed could influence children negatively.

Taking a dig at the Chandigarh administration from the stage, Dosanjh said, "Instead of troubling us, it is better to improve the venue and management. If the infrastructure remains like this, we will not be able to do shows in India."

"I wanted to set the stage in the middle of the ground to ensure that all of my fans could enjoy, but this did not happen. I wanted a closer interaction with my audience, but the administration imposed far too many restrictions," the singer added.

CCPCR on Saturday sought a compliance report from the deputy commissioner (DC) and the senior superintendent of police (SSP) regarding any violations during the concert.

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