{"id":29153,"date":"2026-07-13T09:17:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T09:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vedantsamachar.in\/?p=29153"},"modified":"2026-07-13T09:17:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T09:17:56","slug":"chhattisgarh-mourns-the-loss-of-a-cultural-icon-chief-minister-vishnu-deo-sai-pays-emotional-tribute-to-padma-vibhushan-dr-teejan-bai-in-assembly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vedantsamachar.in\/?p=29153","title":{"rendered":"Chhattisgarh Mourns the Loss of a Cultural Icon: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai Pays Emotional Tribute to Padma Vibhushan Dr Teejan Bai in Assembly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Her Legacy Will Inspire Generations, Says Chief Minister<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raipur, July 13, 2026\/ Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai paid heartfelt tributes to Padma Vibhushan awardee and world-renowned Pandvani exponent Dr Teejan Bai in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly during the Monsoon Session today, expressing profound grief over her demise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking during the obituary reference, the Chief Minister said that with the passing of Dr Teejan Bai, Chhattisgarh has lost one of the most precious jewels of its rich folk culture. Her demise marks an irreparable loss to the world of art and culture, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shri Sai noted that Dr Teejan Bai elevated the Kapalik style of Pandvani singing to unprecedented heights and, through her extraordinary talent, she earned national and international recognition for Chhattisgarh&#8217;s vibrant folk traditions. Her performances were celebrated for their remarkable fusion of music and dramatic expression. Her vivid portrayal of characters, powerful oratory and captivating stage presence left audiences spellbound across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Describing her life as a remarkable journey of struggle, dedication and perseverance, Chief Minister Shri Sai said that Dr Teejan Bai emerged as a trailblazer at a time when women&#8217;s participation in Pandvani was extremely limited. Defying deep-rooted social conventions, she carved out a distinct identity for herself and became an enduring source of inspiration for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He further said that through her acclaimed performances across Asia, Europe and several other parts of the world, Dr Teejan Bai firmly established Chhattisgarh&#8217;s cultural identity on the global stage. In recognition of her unparalleled contribution to Indian folk arts, she received numerous national and international honours, including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. In 2019, the Government of India conferred upon her the Padma Vibhushan, the country&#8217;s second-highest civilian honour. She remains the only personality from Chhattisgarh to have received this prestigious distinction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai also noted that President Smt Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and several Union Ministers had paid rich tributes to Dr Teejan Bai, recalling her unparalleled contribution to the field of arts. He further mentioned that during his visit to Raipur for the State Foundation Day celebrations, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had spoken over the telephone with Dr Teejan Bai&#8217;s family members to enquire about their well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shri Sai said that several universities had honoured Dr Teejan Bai with the honorary degree of D.Litt. Her immense contribution to the preservation and promotion of Indian folk music and folk culture, he said, will forever be remembered in golden letters. Her artistic excellence, lifelong dedication and unwavering commitment will continue to inspire future generations to cherish and carry forward India&#8217;s rich cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On behalf of the House, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai offered humble tributes to the departed Padma Vibhushan Dr Teejan Bai and prayed for eternal peace for her noble soul. 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