New Delhi, 28 September (H.S.):

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, among several other leaders, paid tribute to legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary on Monday.

Narendra Modi wrote on the social media platform X, “My respectful homage to Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary. Through her divine singing talent, she brought glory to the country across the world. She not only enriched India with her melodious voice but also consistently encouraged every initiative associated with the country’s prosperity. Her unparalleled contribution to the world of Indian music will be remembered for generations to come.”

Om Birla said Lata Mangeshkar remains an immortal symbol of Indian music. During her extraordinary musical journey, she lent her voice to thousands of songs in several Indian languages and gave Indian film music an identity whose resonance reached far beyond the country’s borders. For decades, she elevated the music of Hindi cinema to new heights and transformed countless songs into timeless classics.

Rajnath Singh said the voice of Lata Mangeshkar, regarded as the “Nightingale of India”, connected generations of Indians with a world of emotions where the melodies of love, devotion and patriotism resonated together. Her voice lives not merely in songs but in the hearts of every Indian. Her music is timeless, and her legacy will remain immortal.

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said Lata’s voice possessed a naturalness, steadiness and warmth that captivated every listener. Having enriched music in numerous languages and dialects with her voice, Lata Didi will continue to live in the hearts of the people through her songs.

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Lata Mangeshkar’s melodious and unparalleled voice gave Indian music a new identity across the world, and her voice continues to resonate in the hearts of generations. Her exceptional contribution to music and the arts remains an invaluable part of India’s rich cultural heritage.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin said Lata’s voice gave Indian music global recognition and became part of the memories of generations. Her patriotic songs also gave voice to national sentiment. Her invaluable contribution to Indian music and culture will always be remembered.

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh said the melodious voice of “Lata Didi”, who brought glory to Indian music on the global stage, would always remain alive in his memories.

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Lata’s incomparable, distinctive and unique voice breathed new life into music and enriched it. He said her melodious songs and divine voice would continue to resonate in the hearts of people for generations to come.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar