Raipur, July 5 -- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday paid his last respects to Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Pandavani exponent Teejan Bai at AIIMS Raipur, where the celebrated folk artist passed away after a prolonged illness.

The Chief Minister also met her family members and announced that her last rites would be conducted with full state honours.

Speaking to the media outside the hospital, Sai remembered Teejan Bai as the "pride and honour" of Chhattisgarh, saying her contribution to the state's cultural identity would always be remembered. While paying his "humble tribute", he also prayed for her soul and confirmed that the state government would accord her full honours during her final journey.

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