President, PM lead the nation in paying tributes
Led by the President and the Prime Minister, the nation on Sunday mourned the death of the “nightingale” Lata Mangeshkar, who mesmerised generation of music lovers with her lilting songs and gifted voice.President Ram Nath Kovind said the passing away of iconic singer Mangeshkar is heartbreaking for him, as for millions the world over.
“The divine voice has gone quiet forever but her melodies will remain immortal. Lata’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,” Kovind tweeted.” “An artist born but once in centuries, Lata-didi was an exceptional human being, full of warmth, as I found whenever I met her. The divine voice has gone quiet forever but her melodies will remain immortal, echoing in eternity. My condolences to her family and admirers everywhere,” he said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, too, expressed deep grief over the passing away of Mangeshkar. The Prime Minister spoke to her family and expressed his condolences.
He also said the coming generations will remember her as a stalwart of Indian culture, whose melodious voice had an unparalleled ability to mesmerise people.
In a series of tweets, he said, “I am anguished beyond words. The kind and caring Lata didi has left us. She leaves a void in our nation that cannot be filled. The coming generations will remember her as a stalwart of Indian culture, whose melodious voice had an unparalleled ability to mesmerise people.”
“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.”
“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, “ said Modi.