The Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari has condoled the passing away of Shri Manna Dey, one of the finest playback singers of our times, whose captivating voice and melodious songs entertained people across generations. In his condolence message, he has said that we have lost an outstanding singer whose versatility and creative performances will be remembered for a very long time to come. With his departure, an era has ended and the music world finds itself poorer today.

Following is the text of Vice President’s condolence message :

“I am profoundly saddened at the passing away of Shri Manna Dey, one of the finest playback singers of our times, whose captivating voice and melodious songs entertained people across generations.

We have lost an outstanding singer whose versatility and creative performances will be remembered for a very long time to come. With his departure, an era has ended and the music world finds itself poorer today.

I extend my heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family and all the fans of the great artist. I pray to the Almighty to give them strength and fortitude to bear this loss.”

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Sanjay Kumar/VPI/24.10.2013