Chandigarh, November 30: Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal today expressed shock over the untimely demise of legendry folk singer Kuldeep Manak, who died today after brief illness.
In a condolence message, Mr. Badal said that Kuldeep Manak gave a distinct identity to Punjabi folk singing and popularized it outside the shores of the country also. He said that a real tribute to Kuldeep Manak would be to maintain the original richness of Punjabi folk singing.
Expressing heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved family, Mr. Badal prayed to Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to members of the family to bear this irreparable loss.
