India mourns loss of legendary singer; PM Modi leads country in paying tributes to Lata Mangeshkar
By Team Newsable | First Published Feb 6, 2022, 10:23 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind led the country in paying homage to the legendary singer.
Lovingly referred to as the ‘Nightingale of India’, Lata Mangeshkar passed away on Sunday at the age of 92. She was admitted to a city hospital in early January this year, after she tested positive for Covid-19 and was also diagnosed with pneumonia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind led the country in paying homage to the legendary singer.
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“I consider it my honour that I have always received immense affection from Lata Didi. My interactions with her will remain unforgettable. I grieve with my fellow Indians on the passing away of Lata Didi. Spoke to her family and expressed condolences. Om Shanti,” PM Modi tweeted.
I consider it my honour that I have always received immense affection from Lata Didi. My interactions with her will remain unforgettable. I grieve with my fellow Indians on the passing away of Lata Didi. Spoke to her family and expressed condolences. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted, “Lata-ji’s demise is heart-breaking for me, as it is for millions the world over. In her vast range of songs, rendering the essence and beauty of India, generations found expression of their inner-most emotions. A Bharat Ratna, Lata-ji’s accomplishments will remain incomparable.”
Lata-ji’s demise is heart-breaking for me, as it is for millions the world over. In her vast range of songs, rendering the essence and beauty of India, generations found expression of their inner-most emotions. A Bharat Ratna, Lata-ji’s accomplishments will remain incomparable. pic.twitter.com/rUNQq1RnAp
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn)“I am extremely saddened by the demise of Lata Mangeshkar Ji, the Nightingale of Indian Cinema and legendary singer. India has lost its voice in the death of Lata ji, who has enthralled music lovers in India & across the globe with her mellifluous & sublime voice for many decades,” Vice President Venkaiah Naidu tweeted.
I am extremely saddened by the demise of Lata Mangeshkar Ji, the Nightingale of Indian Cinema and legendary singer. India has lost its voice in the death of Lata ji, who has enthralled music lovers in India & across the globe with her mellifluous & sublime voice for many decades. pic.twitter.com/C9m3PfexyP
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat)Congress leader Rahul Gandhi mourned the loss of the legendary singer and said, “Her golden voice is immortal.”
Received the sad news of Lata Mangeshkar ji’s demise. She remained the most beloved voice of India for many decades.
Her golden voice is immortal and will continue to echo in the hearts of her fans.
My condolences to her family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/Oi6Wb2134M
Union Home Minister Amit Shah offers condolences after the passing away of singing legend Lata Mangeshkar. “It is not possible to put into words her contribution to the music world. Her death is a personal loss for me,” he tweeted.
सुर व संगीत की पूरक लता दीदी ने अपनी सुर साधना व मंत्रमुग्ध कर देने वाली वाणी से न सिर्फ भारत बल्कि पूरे विश्व में हर पीढ़ी के जीवन को भारतीय संगीत की मिठास से सराबोर किया।
संगीत जगत में उनके योगदान को शब्दों में पिरोना संभव नहीं है।
उनका निधन मेरे लिए व्यक्तिगत क्षति है। pic.twitter.com/uRwKwZa4KG
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said, “Like all countrymen, her music has been very dear to me. Whenever I get time, I definitely listen to songs sung by her. May God give strength to the family members.”
देश की शान और संगीत जगत की शिरमोर स्वर कोकिला भारत रत्न लता मंगेशकर जी का निधन बहुत ही दुखद है। पुण्यात्मा को मेरी भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि। उनका जाना देश के लिए अपूरणीय क्षति है। वे सभी संगीत साधकों के लिए सदैव प्रेरणा थी।
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari)Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman tweeted, “Lata Mangeshkar is no more. Generations of Indians loved listening to her songs. They remain evergreen. She led a life dedicated to music. Condolences to her family and all lovers of music.”
Lata Mangeshkar is no more. Generations of Indians loved listening to her songs. They remain evergreen.
She led a life dedicated to music. Condolences to her family and all lovers of music. https://t.co/PQmzMSq7PS
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