Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to late playback legend Lata Mangeshkar on the occasion of her birthday on Sunday, and hailed late singer Zubeen Garg as an icon who brought recognition to Assamese music. PM Modi was addressing the nation in the latest edition of his radio show, Mann Ki Baat, when he spoke of the two icons of music.

Remembering his bond with "Lata Didi", PM Modi spoke of her tradition of sending him a Rakhi every year. "The bond of affection I shared with Lata Didi always remained intact. She used to send me a Rakhi every year without fail," he said in his Mann Ki Baat address. PM Modi described Lata Mangeshkar as a national inspiration, and said: "Anyone interested in Indian culture and music cannot help but be overwhelmed by her songs. Her songs have everything

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