**Press Release Summary: Prime Minister Condoles the Passing of S. Janaki Amma**
**Date and Origin:** 12 JUL 2026, 9:30 AM | PIB Delhi
**Source:** Prime Minister's Office
**Summary**
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed deep grief and extended his condolences following the passing of the legendary playback singer, S. Janaki Amma. Describing her death as an "irreparable loss to the world of music and culture," the Prime Minister highlighted her significant contributions through songs recorded in various languages.
The Prime Minister’s tribute, shared via a formal statement and on the social media platform X, emphasized S. Janaki Amma’s versatility, grace, and ability to give voice to every emotion. He noted that her melodies remained popular across multiple generations and would continue to enchant listeners in the future. The Prime Minister offered his heartfelt sympathies to her family, her vast number of admirers, and the music fraternity.
**Key Data Points and Identifiers**
* **Subject:** Condolence for playback singer S. Janaki Amma.
* **Release ID:** 2283800
* **Visitor Count:** 924 (at time of issuance)
* **Document Code:** MJPS/SS/ST
* **Language Availability:** The release was made available in 12 additional languages: Malayalam, Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Manipuri, Gujarati, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
Key Entities Referenced
S. Janaki Amma: Legendary and distinguished playback singer whose passing was condoled by the Prime Minister.
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India who issued a statement of condolence and tribute to the late singer.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister condoles the passing of
legendary playback singer S. Janaki Amma
प्रव तथ: 12 JUL 2026 9:30AM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has expressed deep grief over the passing of distinguished
playback singer S. Janaki Amma.
The Prime Minister said that her passing is an irreparable loss to the world of music and culture. He noted
that her songs in various languages were popular across generations and gave voice to every emotion with
unparalleled grace and versatility.
Shri Modi said that her melodies will continue to enchant listeners in the years to come.
The Prime Minister wrote on X;
“The passing of the distinguished playback singer S. Janaki Amma is an irreparable loss to the world of
music and culture. Her songs in various languages were popular across generations. They gave voice to
every emotion with unparalleled grace as well as versatility. Her melodies will continue to enchant
listeners in the years to come. My heartfelt condolences to her family, countless admirers and the entire
music fraternity in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.”
The passing of the distinguished playback singer S. Janaki Amma is an
irreparable loss to the world of music and culture. Her songs in various languages
were popular across generations. They gave voice to every emotion with
unparalleled grace as well as versatility. Her melodies…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 12, 2026
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इस वज्ञ को इन भाषाओ ंम पढ़: Malayalam , Urdu , Marathi , ही , Bengali , Assamese , Manipuri , Gujarati , Odia , Tamil , Telugu ,
Kannada