When Lata Mangeshkar wrote her first letter in Gujarati to PM Modi's mother

In a tribute to the late singer, Lata Mangeshkar Gujarat government has issued a letter written by the 'Nightingale of India' to PM Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi in 2019. The Bharat Ratna awardee wrote the letter congratulating Modi's mother on winning the elections for a second term.

The letter reads:

"My respectful obeisances at your feet

"Many many congratulations to your son and my brother Shri Narendra Bhai Modi on becoming the Prime Minister again by the grace of Lord Shri Ram. My salutations to you and Shri Narendra Bhai's simple life."

Extending her greetings to PM Modi's brothers Prahladbhai and Pankajbhai, she wrote, "Many many best wishes to Shri Prahlad bhai, Shri Pankaj bhai and your entire family. I pray to God for safe health and long life."

Mangeshkar mentioned that she is sorry if in case she makes a mistake as she was writing a letter in Gujarati for the first time.

Ending the letter with Vande Mataram, she signed off as "Your daughter, Lata Mangeshkar."

PM Narendra Modi and Lata Mangeshkar shared a special connection. While Lata affectionately called the Prime Minister, Narendra Bhai, PM Modi used to denote her as Lata didi.

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