New Delhi, July 12 -- Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday mourned the passing of legendary playback singer S Janaki, describing her as the "Nightingale of South India" whose timeless voice transcended linguistic and regional boundaries to become a cherished part of India's cultural heritage.
In a condolence message shared on social media platform X, Gandhi paid tribute to the iconic singer's extraordinary contribution to Indian music, saying her songs had provided the soundtrack to the lives of millions of people across generations.
"Deeply saddened by the passing of S. Janaki ji, the Nightingale of South India," Gandhi wrote.
"For generations of Indians, her voice was the soundtrack of lo...