Condolences pour in from political leaders across parties for S. Janaki

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Leaders and politicians across political parties mourned the death of veteran playback singer S. Janaki and paid heartfelt tributes to her.

On X, Vice-President of India C.P. Radhakrishnan said her songs transcended linguistic and regional boundaries, uniting millions through the universal language of music.

“S. Janaki-amma’s passing is an irreparable loss to the world of music and to the nation’s artistic heritage. Through her immense contribution to Indian music, she left behind a legacy that will continue to inspire artists and music lovers alike,” the Vice-President said.

In his message, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay said the demise of Ms. Janaki brought immense sorrow.

“Having sung thousands of songs in various languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and more, she has left an indelible mark on the music world. The recipient of countless prestigious awards, including multiple National Film Awards, she will forever remain etched in the hearts of fans through her sweet voice, exceptional ability to convey emotions and unwavering dedication to music,” he said.

DMK president M.K. Stalin said her demise was a great loss, not only to the people of Tamil Nadu, who would continue to let her “nectar-like” songs resonate in their homes from the radio to Spotify, but also to the people of south India and the Indian film industry as a whole.

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami said she rendered many songs as a playback singer across 20 Indian languages, including Tamil, securing an indelible place in the hearts of the people.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the passing of Ms. Janaki, the unparalleled playback singer of Indian cinema and the nightingale of Kannada films, had delivered a profound shock.

He added that her embodiment of simplicity inspired and nurtured countless singers, and her vocal charm would forever remain immortal in the cultural sphere of Karnataka.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said: “A daughter of Telugu soil, she built an unparalleled musical legacy spanning over six decades, touching generations with her timeless voice.”

YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said Indian music had lost one of its brightest stars, but her melodies would live on forever.

Published – July 11, 2026 11:08 pm IST

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C P Radhakrishnan Sworn In As Governor Of Maharashtra

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On February 18, 2023, C P Radhakrishnan was appointed as governor of Jharkhand. (File)

Mumbai:

C P Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the Governor of Maharashtra on Wednesday evening.

He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya.

C P Radhakrishnan, the 21st governor of Maharashtra since the state was formed in 1960, succeeds Ramesh Bais.

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, other ministers and senior officials were present at the function at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan.

The new governor was then accorded a ceremonial guard of honour by the Indian Navy.

C P Radhakrishnan served as governor of Jharkhand for nearly one and a half years prior to his new appointment.

He also held additional charge as governor of Telangana and lieutenant governor of Puducherry for brief periods.

With more than four decades of experience, C P Radhakrishnan is a respected figure in Tamil Nadu politics.

Born on May 4, 1957, in Tiruppur in Tamil Nadu, C P Radhakrishnan holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Starting as an RSS worker, he became a state executive committee member of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (predecessor of the BJP) in 1974.

In 1996, C P Radhakrishnan was appointed as secretary of the Tamil Nadu unit of the BJP. He was elected to the Lok Sabha for the first time from Coimbatore in 1998, and re-elected in 1999.

As an MP, he served as chairman of the parliamentary standing committee for textiles. He was also a member of the parliamentary committee for Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and the consultative committee for finance. He was a member of the parliamentary special committee investigating the stock exchange scam too.

In 2004, C P Radhakrishnan addressed the UN General Assembly as part of a parliamentary delegation. He was also a member of the first parliamentary delegation to Taiwan.

Between 2004 and 2007, C P Radhakrishnan served as Tamil Nadu BJP chief. In that role, he undertook a 19,000 km ‘Ratha Yatra’ to highlight demands such as linking all Indian rivers, eradication of terrorism, implementation of a uniform civil code, eradication of untouchability and combating the menace of narcotic drugs. He also led two ‘pad-yatras’ for different causes.

In 2016, C P Radhakrishnan was appointed the chairman of the Coir Board, Kochi, a position he held for four years. Under his leadership, coir exports from India reached an all-time high of Rs 2,532 crore. From 2020 to 2022, he was the BJP’s all India in-charge for Kerala.

On February 18, 2023, C P Radhakrishnan was appointed as governor of Jharkhand. He also held additional charge as the governor of Telangana and lieutenant governor of Puducherry.

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