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Nitish Kumar, Samrat Choudhary pay tribute to Sharda Sinha on death anniversary

Patna, Nov 5 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and JD(U) national president and former chief minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday paid tribute to legendary folk singer Sharda Sinha on her death anniversary, remembering her invaluable contribution to the state's rich cultural heritage.
In their messages, both leaders said Sinha's melodious voice and folk songs, particularly those associated with Chhath, had earned Bihar's folk music national recognition and would remain alive in people's memories.
They said her contribution to folk music was unparalleled and that her passing had left an irreplaceable void in the field.
Sinha, popularly known as Bihar Kokila, was born on October 1, 1952, in Hulas village of Supaul district. She was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1991, the Padma Bhushan in 2018 and the Padma Vibhushan posthumously in 2025. She died on November 5, 2024, at the age of 72.
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