Kathmandu — Singer Eleena Chauhan has addressed the ongoing controversy regarding her experience during a music event in the US. She clarified that the viral audio circulating online contains only half of the conversation, writing:

नेपालीमा पढ्न यहाँ क्लिक गर्नुस्

“The courage to release the full audio? Where is the part where I was threatened, ‘You will suffer a loss’? Self-respect cannot be compromised. No matter how many times someone treats me badly, I will stand up and fight for myself a thousand times. 🔥”

Alina has alleged that the organizers mistreated her, including giving her alcohol, during the US music program. An audio clip with singer Badri Pangeni was also recently made public.

After returning to Nepal, she reflected on her US tour on Facebook:
“Artists were treated like servants, not respected. Some felt imprisoned, others endured humiliation. An organizer is a guardian of the artist, not the owner. Artists seek respect and proper treatment more than money. These negative experiences taught me a lot—I hope no artist will face such disrespect in the future.”

Following her statements, an audio from organizer Vinod Adhikari was released online, but Alina expressed further anger, claiming it was edited. She questioned on social media,

Her statements have sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some supporting her and others criticizing.