New Delhi, February 4: On the birth anniversary of the renowned Hindustani classical singer, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, several leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, paid their respects.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to the social media platform ‘X’ to express, “Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi brought Indian classical music to a global stage through his bhajans and extraordinary music. He significantly connected society by singing in various Indian languages. I pay my heartfelt tribute to Bhimsen Joshi Ji on his birth anniversary.”
Union Minister Giriraj Singh also shared his tribute on ‘X’, stating, “On the birth anniversary of the great singer of Indian classical music and Bharat Ratna, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, I offer my profound respects. His dedication has enriched the immortal tradition of Indian music and culture.”
Union Minister Manohar Lal expressed on ‘X’, “I pay my heartfelt tribute to the great classical singer and devoted worshipper of Maa Saraswati, Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi on his birth anniversary. He will always be remembered for initiating a new era in Hindustani classical music.”
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari wrote on ‘X’, “On the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, I offer my humble homage.”
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shared, “I pay my deepest respects on the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, a true servant of music who elevated thumri and bhajan singing to new heights with his unique voice. The music world will forever be enriched by your unparalleled voice.”
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma paid tribute on ‘X’, stating, “I offer my profound respects on the birth anniversary of the great singer of Indian classical music, Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi.”
Uttar Pradesh BJP President and Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary wrote, “On the birth anniversary of the renowned classical singer, Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, I pay my heartfelt tribute. Your contribution to elevating Indian classical music on a global platform will always be remembered.”
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya expressed on ‘X’, “I offer my profound respects on the birth anniversary of the world-renowned singer of Indian classical music, Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi. His dedication has polished the immortal tradition of Indian music and culture, which will always be a source of pride.”
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