Iconic singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away on the morning of Sunday, February 6. The ‘Nightingale of India’ breathed her last in Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital where she was admitted for almost a month now. Lata was 92.
Soon after the news of Lata Mangeshkar’s death, politicians across party lines took to Twitter and paid tribute to the legendary singer.
President Ram Nat Kovind called Lata’s demise heart-breaking and added that her contribution will remain incomparable. “Lata-ji’s demise is heartbreaking 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 innermost emotions. A Bharat Ratna, Lata-ji’s accomplishments will remain incomparable,” his Tweet read.
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) February 6, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra 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.
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) February 6, 2022
In another tweet he wrote, Lata Didi’s songs brought out a variety of emotions. She closely witnessed the transitions of the Indian film world for decades. Beyond films, she was always passionate about India’s growth. She always wanted to see a strong and developed India.
Lata Didi’s songs brought out a variety of emotions. She closely witnessed the transitions of the Indian film world for decades. Beyond films, she was always passionate about India’s growth. She always wanted to see a strong and developed India. pic.twitter.com/N0chZbBcX6
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 6, 2022
Sharad Pawar, NCP Chief
जगभरातील कोट्यवधी संगीतप्रेमींच्या कानांना तृप्त करणारे अलौकिक स्वर आज हरपले.
लतादीदींच्या आवाजाच्या परीसस्पर्शाने अजरामर झालेल्या गीतांच्या माध्यमातून हा स्वर आता अनंतकाळ आपल्या मनांमध्ये गुंजन करत राहील.
गानसम्राज्ञी लता मंगेशकर यांना भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली! pic.twitter.com/U9Nhn1KrpE— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) February 6, 2022
Rahul Gandhi, Former Congress president
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
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) February 6, 2022
Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP
नाम गुम जाएगा
चेहरा ये बदल जाएगा
मेरी आवाज़ ही पहचान है
गर याद रहे#लता_मंगेशकर ॐ शांति ? pic.twitter.com/DisCWE6Q8f— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) February 6, 2022
