India pauses to honor the eternal Swar Kokila, Lata Mangeshkar, on her punyatithi. Political figures from across states took to social platforms to pay glowing tributes, highlighting how her mellifluous voice put Indian music on the world map.
Starting with UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s poignant post on X: ‘Her divine swar sadhana made Indian music prestigious worldwide. Humble shraddhanjali to Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar.’ He emphasized her dedication as a lasting legacy.
Not far behind, Uttarakhand’s Pushkar Singh Dhami wrote, ‘Her music sadhana stirred emotions in Indian hearts and elevated our cultural ethos globally. Kotikoti naman on this day.’
Central Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan delved deeper: ‘Lata Didi’s swars carried bhakti, deshprem, and karuna, binding generations. Her art is Indian sanskriti’s atma, immortalizing through time.’
Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya portrayed her as Maa Saraswati’s ardent sadhika, whose voice infused life into music and patriotism into souls.
Ravi Kishan, the BJP MP, mirrored Yogi’s words on her global impact, while Pankaj Chaudhary envisioned her tunes beautifying the world eternally.
Born in 1929, Lataji’s journey from a small-town girl to a global icon spanned decades, with hits that defined Bollywood and beyond. Her death in 2022 left a void, but these tributes affirm her enduring spirit. Today, as leaders bow, millions hum her songs, keeping the Nightingale’s flame alive.