Singer Papon’s mother passed away earlier this week.
Archana Mahanta – who was herself a renowned singer in Assamese music scene, passed away at the age of 72, after suffering a brain stroke on July 14. Ms. Mahanta was under treatment for the same, over the past couple of months.
Archana also received full state honours during her cremation ceremony in the state and the following statement was released by the Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal:
“I am deeply saddened to hear about the demise of renowned Assamese folk singer Archana Mahanta. Today, we have lost a shining star among the cultural stalwarts of the state. I offer my deepest condolences and sympathies to the bereaved family members and join all her well-wishers in prayers for the departed soul.”
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Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi also commented on the singer’s demise:
“I am deeply saddened to hear about the demise of the noted singer Archana Mahanta. She was an asset and her death is an irreparable loss for the society. She had contributed immensely to the enrichment of cultural life of the state”.
RIP