Naidu asks Karnataka to hold S. Janaki’s last rites with State honours in Mysuru
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has requested that the Karnataka government conduct the last rites of legendary singer S. Janaki with state honors. Political leaders across the spectrum have expressed their condolences for the late artist.
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The death of a cultural icon like S. Janaki has prompted a rare moment of cross-party consensus and regional cooperation in honoring her legacy.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has asked the Karnataka government to conduct the last rites of playback singer S. Janaki with full official honours in Mysuru on Sunday (July 12, 2026). The singer, one of India’s most celebrated voices , died on Saturday (July 11, 2026) at the age of 87.
Mr. Naidu expressed grief over the death of the singer, who hailed from Repalle in Andhra Pradesh’s Bapatla district. He described her passing as an irreparable loss to the world of music and said her voice would continue to inspire generations.
Deeply saddened by the passing of veteran playback singer Janaki Amma Garu, the beloved Nightingale of South India. A daughter of Telugu soil, she built an unparalleled musical legacy spanning over six decades, touching generations with her timeless voice. Her immense… pic.twitter.com/HAVUH5wxoJ
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