Irreparable loss to Indian music: President Murmu on Pandit Chhannulal Mishra’s death

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday (October 2, 2025) said the demise of renowned classical singer Pandit Channulal Mishra has caused an irreparable loss to Indian music.

A luminary of the Banaras gharana, Pandit Mishra imparted new dimensions to classical singing. Along with numerous other honours, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the President said in a post on X.

Pandit Mishra died of age-related ailments at his daughter’s home in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur in the early hours of Thursday (October 2, 2025). He was 89.

“The demise of the renowned classical singer Pandit Channulal Mishra ji has caused an irreparable loss to Indian music,” Ms. Murmu said.

“I express my deepest condolences to his loved ones and admirers,” she said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his condolences to Mishra’s family and hailed the vocalist for his invaluable contribution to the Indian arts.

In a condolence message posted on X, PM Modi said it was his good fortune that he always received his affection and blessings and noted that Mishra was one of the proposers for his candidature from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat in 2014.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also expressed his grief at Mishra’s death.

He said on X, “The demise of Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, a connoisseur of Indian classical music and renowned ‘Padma Vibhushan’ classical singer, is extremely sad and an irreparable loss to the classical music genre. Humble tributes to him!”

The Chief Minister added, “You dedicated your entire life to the upliftment of Indian classical music. Your singing is an inspiration to art practitioners. I pray to Lord Shri Ram to grant salvation to the departed soul and give strength to his bereaved family, followers, and fans to bear this immense grief. Om Shanti!”