Sharda Sinha was a beloved figure not only in Bihar but across India. A resident of Sihama village, her in-laws' hometown, recalled her immense contributions to Indian music. New Delhi: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the Congress candidate from Wayanad, expressed her grief on the passing of renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha.
Sinha, widely recognized for her soulful renditions of Bhojpuri and Maithili folk songs, died around 9:20 PM late on Tuesday evening from refractory shock caused by septicaemia. She was 72 years old. Taking to her official social media account, Priyanka shared her condolences, writing, "The news of the demise of Dr Sharda Sinha ji, who took folk singing to new heights with her extraordinary talent and melodious voice, is extremely sad.
May her soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to her bereaved family and fans. Heartfelt tribute.
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Her health had worsened in recent days, leading to her being placed on life support earlier this week. Sharda Sinha was a beloved figure not .