Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently honored the late singer Sharda Sinha during the ongoing Chhath festival. He declared her Chhath songs to be immortal. Modi made these remarks during a public rally in Begusarai, a central district in Bihar.
The Prime Minister specifically highlighted Sinha’s deep ties to Begusarai. He referred to her as the “daughter-in-law of Begusarai.” Her Chhath songs are widely heard across the country during the festival.
Modi acknowledged that Sinha, alongside other folk artists from Bihar, enriched the Chhath festival with profound emotional depth through their music.
He shared his sentiments on social media.
It is my good fortune that yesterday itself, I got an opportunity to visit Begusarai. Bihar Kokila Sharda Sinha ji had a heartfelt relationship with Begusarai. Sharda Sinha ji and many folk artists of Bihar have added a special sentiment to the Chhath festival with their songs. pic.twitter.com/6P4iQnRL5X
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 25, 2025
The tweet, posted on October 25, 2025, from his official account, reinforced his statements. He expressed his fortune at having visited Begusarai. He further stated that “Bihar Kokila” (Nightingale of Bihar) Sharda Sinha’s heartfelt relationship with Begusarai, and her contributions with other folk artists, have added a special sentiment to the Chhath festival.