Last Rites Of Renowned Folk Singer Sharda Sinha To Be Performed With Full State Honours Today

last rites of rewned folk singer Sharda Sinha will be performed with full state hours today. 
folk singer passed away on Tuesday at around 9.20 pm due to refractory shock as a result of 'septicaemia', said an AIIMS Delhi official.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has anunced that last rites of singer, Pma Bhushan awardee, would be conducted with full state hours, as per an official statement issued by Chief Minister's Office.
Sharda Sinha, kwn as " Bihar Kokila" for her melodious renditions of folk music, was mitted to AIIMS Delhi and was under treatment at hospital's oncology department. singer h been battling multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer, which has significantly affected her health since 2018.
She bread her last on first day of Chhath Puja, a day particularly significant to her fans due to her iconic Chhath Mahaparv songs.
An emotional statement from her son, Anshuman Sinha, revealed family's decision to hold her last rites at same location where his far's final rites were performed in Patna.
"This is a s time for us," said Anshuman. "She was very close to all of us, and it is a shock for everyone who knew her. My mor's presence was always felt through her songs, and her morhood was reflected in both her music and her personality. She will always remain in hearts of people" he said.
mortal remains of legendary folk singer Sharda Sinha on Wednesday early morning reached Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport as her last rites will be performed in Patna.
BJP MP Maj Tiwari, who was personally affected by Sharda Sinha's passing, expressed his sorrow, saying, " demise of Sharda Sinha is an irreparable loss. Her family has decided that her last rites will be held in Bihar with full hours. This is a personal loss for me as well. She h promised to visit my house, but w that promise will remain unfulfilled. May God give strength to her family and to all those who loved her."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led national tributes, calling Sinha's death an "irreparable loss" for music world.
He praised her immense contributions to Bhojpuri and Maithili folk music genres, particularly for her deeply moving Chhath songs, which are a staple of annual Chhath Puja celebrations.
" echo of her melodious songs will last forever," said Prime Minister in a statement of condolence.
Sinha's impact on tritional folk music scene has left an indelible mark, with her voice remaining a quintessential part of Bihar's cultural herit.
Rewned for her soulful renditions, she was a cultural ambassor who brought essence of Bihar's folk music to audiences nationwide and abro.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar also expressed his condolences, calling her an irreplaceable figure in state's cultural history. Tributes also poured in from or political leers, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha Leer of Opposition Rahul Gandhi , and or regional leers.
Sharda Sinha's death marks end of an era in Bihar's folk music trition. Her career, which began in 1970s, spanned deces and included countless contributions to Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Hindi folk music.
She was particularly celebrated for her renditions of songs associated with Chhath festival, a key cultural event in Bihar, which her music h become synymous with.
Her powerful and soothing voice, along with her deep connection to land and its tritions, me her a beloved figure, t just in Bihar, but throughout India. (ANI)