Mobilenews24x7 Bureau
New Delhi, Feb 6 : The passing away of the Nightingale of India Lata Mangeshkar was on Sunday mourned across the borders, with leaders from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nepal paying tribute to the legend. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in a tweet said that with the death of Lata Mangeshkar the subcontinent has lost one of the truly great singers the world has known. “With the death of Lata Mangeshkar the subcontinent has lost one of the truly great singers the world has known. Listening to her songs has given so much pleasure to so many people all over the world.”
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a message in Bangla said that Lata Mangeshkar’s demise has created a “great void in the subcontinent’s musical arena”. Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari, in a tweet in Nepalese language, offered condolences on the death of Lata Mangeshkar. Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in his condolence tweet, said India’s Queen of Music touched billions of hearts through her golden and unparalleled voice, and her memory will remain in our midst for centuries through her melodious voice.
“Rest In Peace Srimathi #LataMangeshkar, India’s Queen of Music who touched billions of hearts through her golden and unparalleled voice. A legend whose memory will remain in our midst for centuries through her melodious voice.” Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, in his tribute, thanked Lata for the decades of entertainment that transcend borders and said she gave life to the phrase ‘music is a universal language’. “Rest In Peace Nightingale of #India, #LataMangeshkar. Thank you for the decades of entertainment that transcended borders & gave life to the phrase ‘music is a universal language.’ My deepest condolences to her family & the people of India.
Her memory will live through her music.” External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in a tweet expressed his sadness on her passing, saying Lata was the “voice of the country ever since I can remember. This is truly the end of an era”. “Deeply saddened by the passing away of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar ji. She was the voice of the country ever since I can remember. This is truly the end of an era.” Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai in a tweet condoled the Nightingale’s death, saying with her voice Lata Mangeshkar filled millions of hearts with joy and her melodies are universal and forever. “With her voice #LataMangeshkar filled millions of hearts with joy. Her melodies are universal and forever.
My profound condolence to her family and the people of #India. May the nightingale of #India Rest In Peace.” Pakistan Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry condoled the veteran singer’s death, and even Leader of Opposition and PML-N Leader Shehbaz Sharif paid tributes. Chaudhry in a tweet said Lata’s voice will keep ruling the hearts of people for all times to come.
“A legend is no more, #LataMangeshkar was a melodious queen who ruled the world of music for decades she was uncrowned queen of music her voice shall keep ruling the Hearts of people for all times to come #RIPLataMangeshker” Shehbaz Sharif in a tweet said that in Lata Mangeshkar’s passing the world of music has lost a singing legend who mesmerized generations with her melodious voice. “In the passing of Lata Mangeshkar, the world of music has lost a singing legend who mesmerized generations with her melodious voice. The people of my generation grew up listening to her beautiful songs that will remain part of our memory. May she rest in peace!” Australian Ambassador in India Barry O’Farrell in a tweet said Lata’s melodies will live on.
Farid Mamundzay, the Afghan Ambassador in India, also voiced grief at the passing of Lata Mangeshkar. Emmanuel Lenain, the French Ambassador to India, said he was deeply saddened by her death. “Deeply saddened by the demise of Bharat Ratna #LataMangeshkar. An institution in herself, she was conferred Officier de la Legion d’Honneur’ of France in recognition of her incomparable singing career. Our heartfelt condolences to her loved ones and fans across the world.” The Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a tweet said Lata will continue to live in the hears of the people of India and also in those in the subcontinent and world for her unparalleled contribution to music. “Deepest condolences on demise of Lata Mangeshkar, the legendary singer, who will continue to live in the hearts of the people of India and also those in the subcontinent and world for her unparalleled contribution to music.
Our prayers are for eternal peace of her departed soul.” German Ambassador to India Walter J. Lindner, who is a musician himself, said in a tweet: “”मेरी आवाज़ ही, पहचान है.. गर याद रहे..” #NightingaleofIndia #LataMangeshkar Singer & musical genius passes away at the age of 92. A legend, an irreplaceable voice & an institution of music for 7 decades! Very sad news.. her legacy will live forever.. #RIP #latamangeshkarji.” The US Embassy in India in a tribute said that History will mark her contribution to India’s music in golden words. “We join India in paying tribute to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who passed today at the age of 92. History will mark her contribution to India’s music in golden words.
#LataMangeshkar #LataDidi” Adam Burakowski, the Ambassafor of Poland, said in a brief tweet: “Forever Lata Ji R.I.P.” The Israel Embassy in India in a tweet posted that Lata’s contribution to music and her voice will always be remembered. “We are saddened to hear about the demise of the Nightingale of India, #LataMangeshkar Ji. Her contribution to music and her voice will always be remembered. “We join the people of India in mourning. May her memory be a blessing. ॐ शांतिÓ.” Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysian leader, expressed his sorrow at the death of Lata Mangeshkar. “My immense sorrow over the news of the passing of Lata Mangeshkar earlier today is only matched by the awe I feel over seeing what one woman can accomplish in 92 years on this planet.” Daren Ganga, former Trinidadian cricketer, in a tweet said that he grew up in the Caribbean listening to Lata’s timeless music. “RIP Lata Mangeshkar, I grew up in the Caribbean listening to your timeless music…your music shall live on!!!”
