Cabinet will discuss possibility of instituting award in Lata Mangeshkar’s memory: Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb

Asked if his government would institute a cultural award in Mangeshkar’s name, the chief minister said, “Such decisions are taken by the department concerned and the cabinet. The issue will certainly be discussed. The chief minister alone can’t take a decision.”

Earlier in the day, Deb posted a photo of Lata Mangeshkar wearing a risa – a traditional hand-woven stole worn in Tripura.

Several cultural organisations in the state condoled Mangeshkar’s death and held programmes as a mark of respect to the legendary singer.