The Prime Minister is in Mumbai to attend the cremation of Lata Mangeshkar
New Delhi:
Lata Mangeshkar died in Mumbai’s Breach Sweet Hospital this morning on the age of 92. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tributes to the legendary singer. “She leaves a void in our nation that can not be stuffed,” he tweeted.
A weblog put up on PM Modi’s web site spotlighted the particular bond he shared with Lata Mangeshkar. She used to affectionately name the Prime Minister ‘Narendra Bhai’ and used to want him on Raksha Bandhan yearly. “In one among her video messages Lata Didi had expressed anguish that why she couldn’t ship Rakhi to PM Modi due to the pandemic. She had mentioned – “Narendra Bhai, I wish to want you on the event of Rakhi and say pranam. I couldn’t ship a Rakhi and everyone is aware of the explanation why,” learn the put up.
The Bharat Ratna recipient in 2013 had endorsed him for the put up of Prime Minister. PM Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat then. “I pray to God that we see Narendra Bhai as PM,” she had mentioned. Simply weeks after he was made the Prime Ministerial candidate for the BJP within the 2014 common elections.
PM Modi, in an episode of his month-to-month radio programme “Mann ki Baat”, he had shared with the nation, a telephonic dialog, he had with Lata Mangeshkar earlier than leaving for his US Journey. He had known as this cheerful dialog as “It was like a youthful brother speaking lovingly to his elder sister”.
PM Modi additionally recounted his private relationship along with her in the identical dialog. He recalled how she at all times handled him to Gujarati delicacies at any time when he had the chance to fulfill her.
The Prime Minister is in Mumbai to attend the cremation of the long-lasting singer, which shall be held at Mumbai’s iconic Shivaji Park with full state honours.
