Diljit Dosanjh's recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on New Year's Day 2025 has led to a backlash from protesting farmers. Many farmers who previously received Diljit Dosanjh's support during their protests in 2020 are questioning his commitment to their cause after his interaction with Prime Minister Modi. While Diljit Dosanjh described the meeting as a “fantastic start” to 2025, farmer leaders expressed disappointment and suggested his actions contradicted his earlier support for their movement.
A farmer leader at the Shambu border told the story India today“If Diljit really cared about farmers, he would have joined us in solidarity. Instead, the meeting with Prime Minister Modi raises doubts about his intentions.”
Diljit Dosanjh & PM Modi: Meeting on New Year's Day
On New Year's Day 2025, Diljit Dosanjh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Described by both as a “fantastic start” to 2025, the interaction included discussions on music, culture and India's rich heritage.
Praising Diljit Dosanjh for his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to international stardom, Prime Minister Modi said, “When a boy from a small village in 'Hindustan' shines on the world stage, it feels great.”
Modi said in a post on X, “A great interaction with Diljit Dosanjh! He is truly versatile and combines talent and tradition. We are connected through music, culture and more.”
He has won people over, Modi can be heard telling Dosanjh in a lighter tone, referring to the famous Punjabi artist's first name.
Diljit Dosanjh returned the praise and expressed his admiration for Prime Minister Modi's sentiments towards his mother and the Ganga River. The Lover hitmaker commented: “The position of the Prime Minister is great, but behind it is a mother, a son and a human being.”
Diljit Dosanjh concludes Dil-Luminati tour
Diljit Dosanjh concluded his successful “Dil-Luminati India Tour” on December 31 in Ludhiana. The tour lasted two months and included performances in major cities like Mumbai, Jaipur and Bengaluru. The Ludhiana concert marked a festive end to his nationwide trek.
The Ludhiana concert was added as a last-minute stop as part of the “Dil-Luminati India Tour”, which was earlier scheduled to conclude on December 29 in Guwahati.