Sharda Sinha Dies: Yogi Adityanath, Atishi, Other Political Leaders Mourn The Loss Of 'Bihar Kokila'

Sharda Sinha Dies At 72: popular Bihari folk singer died on Tuesday night while undergoing treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi. She was 72. Condolence messs poured in from across country following death of popular folk singer Sharda Sinha, who was fondly called ' Bihar Kokila' by millions of her admirers.

Bihar goverr, Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister pay tribute to Sharda Sinha 

Bihar Goverr Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, in his condolence mess, wrote on X, " news of demise of Bihar's famous folk singer Padma Bhushan Sharda Sinha ji is extremely sad. Apart from Hindi, she gave a distinct identity to Maithili, Bhojpuri, Bajjika and Magahi music with her melodious voice. She also sang many songs in Hindi films." " Chhath songs sung by her gained a lot of fame. demise of Bihar Kokila has caused an irreparable loss in field of culture, especially music. Deep condolences to her family and fans. May God give her a place in his feet. Om Shanti," he said.
 

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said demise of Padma Shri as well as Padma Bhushan recipient was heart-breaking. "She was an icon... her demise has created a void, which will remain forever for all of us. I pray that almighty gives her family strength to withstand this tragic moment. May her soul rest in peace," he said.
 

Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, in his condolence mess, said, " demise of Bihar's 'Swar Kokila' Sharda Sinha ji is an irreparable loss for folk culture and herit of Bihar. great festival of Chhath seems incomplete without songs sung by m." "Entire Bihar stands with her family in this hour of grief. We pray to God to give place to virtuous soul in his feet and give strength to his family and relatives to bear grief," he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi , President Murmu, cabinet ministers - Amit Shah , and Rajnath Singh condole loss of Sharda Sinha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was monitoring her condition with doctors and her family constantly, led tributes to artiste in a post on X. "Deeply saddened by demise of rewned folk singer Sharda Sinha ji. Her Maithili and Bhojpuri folk songs have been popular for many decades. " echo of her melodious songs connected with great festival of Chhat will always be re. Her demise is an irreparable loss to music world. My condolences with her family and fans in this hour of grief. Om Shanti," PM posted.

Home Minister Amit Shah said Sinha gave new heights to Indian music with her melodious voice for more than five decades. "Sharda Sinha ji, famous as Bihar Kokila, made Maithili and Bhojpuri folk songs popular among masses and kept mesmerizing film world as a playback singer. folk traditions of Purvanchal seem incomplete without her voice. On this great festival of Chhath, her voice will definitely make devotees even more emotional. "My condolences are with her family in this hour of grief. May Chhathi Maiya grant a place to departed soul at your feet. Om Shanti," he posted on X.

" news of demise of Dr Sharda Sinha ji, a famous singer kwn as Bihar's Nightingale, is extremely sad. Sharda Sinha ji gained immense popularity in music world by giving her melodious voice to Bihari folk songs in Maithili and Bhojpuri. Today, on day of Chhath Puja, her melodious songs must be creating a divine atmosphere of devotion in country and abroad," President Droupadi Murmu said in a post on X in Hindi.

Taking to X, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, “I am deeply saddened by demise of Shrimati Sharda Sinha ji. She was a multi-talented folk singer who made Bhojpuri langu popular among masses. People will remember her songs for a long time. With her demise, world of folk music has lost an influential voice. In this hour of grief, I express my condolences to her bereaved family and fans. Om Shanti!” “ demise of rewned folk singer, Padma Bhushan Dr. Sharda Sinha ji is extremely sad and an irreparable loss for entire music world,” he added.

UP CM Yogi Aditynath, Delhi CM Atishi pen a te for Sharda Sinha after her passing 

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Aditynath said, “Humble tribute to her! Through her excellent traditional singing, she served many folk langus including Maithili, Bhojpuri and folk culture and brought her respect on national st. “I pray to Lord Shri Ram to give a place to departed soul in his feet and provide strength to her bereaved family and fans to bear this immense loss. Om peace!” he added.

Chief Minister of Delhi Atishi wrote on X in Hindi, " news of demise of famous folk singer Sharda Sinha ji is very sad. She preserved our cultural herit with her music. May God give her a place in his feet."

Sharda Sinha, who pioneered and popularised rich folk traditions of Bihar beyond its borders, was undergoing treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Delhi for multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer.