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Global leaders condole Lata Mangeshkar's demise

Global leaders condole Lata Mangeshkar's demise
, Sunday, 6 February 2022 (14:44 IST)
New Delhi: Global leaders and diplomats have expressed their condolences as the death of 'Melody Queen of India' Lata Mangeshkar on Sunday marked the end of an era.

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa: “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.”

Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa tweeted: "Rest In Peace Nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar. Thank you for the decades of entertainment that transcended borders and gave life to the phrase 'music is a universal language'.



"My deepest condolences to her family and the people of India. Her memory will live through her music." Pakistan's Minister for information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhary said she was the "uncrowned queen of music". Chaudhary said in his tweet, "A legend is no more, Lata Mangeshkar 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 RIP Lata Mangeshker."



German Ambassador to India and Bhutan Walter J. Lindner also tweeted Mangeshkar's saying in Hindi, "Meri Awaaz Hi, Pehchaan hai..Gar Yaad Rahe.."Nightingale of India Lata Mangeshkar Singer and musical genius passes away at the age of 92. A legend, an irreplaceable voice and an institution of music for 7 decades! Very sad news.. her legacy will live forever.. RIP Lata Mangeshkar ji" along with folded hands and candle emojis.


Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai : “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.”


Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “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.”


Rabab Fatima, Bangladesh's UN ambassador: “So sad! Passing of a legend. End of an era! She will live on through her beautiful voice and music! May she rest in peace.”



US Embassy in India: “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 said: "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. ? ?????."



Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysian leader, wrote in Tweet: “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.”



The 'Melody Queen' passed away after battling with Covid-19 and its complication for 28 days at a hospital in Mumbai at the age of 92. (UNI)

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