Daler Mehndi's old 'I don't drink alcohol' remark resurfaces amid Uttarakhand minister row. Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi's old interview about alcohol has resurfaced amid row over an Uttarakhand minister publicly accusing him of allegedly being drunk during an event organised for Navratri celebrations. "One reason my voice has remained intact is that I don't drink alcohol...These days, even matching the voice you had five years ago can be a challenge," Mehndi had said.