Rapper Shubh REACTS To Cancellation Of His India Tour: Punjabis Don’t Need To Give Proof Of Patriotism

Renowned rapper Shubh has been the talk of the town ever since his Still Rollin' India Tour has been cancelled. To note, Shubh's tour was cancelled after his old post went viral on social media featuring a distorted map of India. Soon, Shubh was termed as a Khalistan sympatshiser and Bharataiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) even demanded a strict action against him along with cancellation of his performance.

This tour cancellation happened amid the ongoing India-Canadian diplomatic row and has left everyone brimming with an opinion. Amid this, rapper Shubh has now issued a statement over the controversy and called India as his country. He also emphasised that Punjabis don't need to prove their patriotism as it is in their blood. Shubh also emphasised that while he was excited to perform in India, destiny had other plans.

In a long statement on Instagram, Shubh wrote, "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".

He also explained his intent behind his controversial Instagram post and said that it was regarding the electricity and internet shutdowns in the state. Shubh also emphasised that the accusations levelled against him have affected him.

"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 Ekai 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". Shubh concluded.

For the uninitiated, Shubh was supposed to come on a 12 cities tour in India in a period of over three months and the tour was said to begin by end of September. It was reported that Shubh was supposed to be perform in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune, and Jaipur