Just in: Pakistani ghazal singer Ghulam Ali tells CNN IBN that he has cancelled all future concerts in India including the one in New Delhi. He says he feels hurt at being used to score political scores and won't come to India till things settle down. He has also cancelled is December 3 concert in Lucknow.

Ghulam Ali's concert in Mumbai was cancelled after threats from the Shiv Sena. Ghulam Ali was given an invitation to perform in Delhi by the Aam Aadmi Party government after the cancellation of his Mumbai programme. The concert in the national capital was scheduled to be held on November 8.


Soon after the date for Delhi concert was announced, Shiv Sena had issued an ultimatum for Delhi, saying that it will not allow the concert to take place. The Delhi government had said that it would put together all resources and post AAP volunteers for additional security to ensure the concert happens.


Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis too had extended an invitation to the ghazal maestro, saying his government will ensure foolproof security if he still wishes to perform in the city.