RIP Lata Mangeshkar: 2-day National Mourning In Her Memory; Tricolour To Fly At Half-Mast

India has lost its most beloved singer Lata Mangeshkar today.?

'Beyond films, Lata Didi was always passionate about India's growth and?wanted to see a strong and developed India,' said Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Lata Mangeshkar's death.?

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"Coming generations will remember Lata Mangeshkar as a stalwart of Indian culture, whose voice had unparalleled ability to mesmerize people," added PM Modi.?

The legendary singer died due to COVID-19 complications after battling for over two weeks in the hospital.?

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According to reports, two-day national mourning will be observed in her memory.?

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President Ram Nath Kovind has said, "Lata Ji's demise is heartbreaking for me, as for millions worldwide."

As a mark of respect to the Bharat Ratna awardee, the National Flag will fly at half-mast for two days.

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The singer passed away at 8:12, confirmed sister Usha Mangeshkar on Sunday. According to reports, her body will be taken to Shivaji Park for her fans and loved ones to pay homage.?

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The 92-year-old playback singer had tested Covid positive with mild symptoms and was admitted on January 8 to Breach Candy Hospital's intensive care unit.

Mangeshkar's condition had improved in January, and she was taken off the ventilator, but her health deteriorated again on Saturday.

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