India needs her, says Sonia Gandhi expressing concern over Lata Mangeshkar's health

Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday expressed deep concern over the health of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar and prayed for her early recovery.

"Congress President Sonia Gandhi has expressed deep concern about the health of India's singing legend, Lata Mangeshkar and has prayed for her early recovery," tweeted the official handle of Congress party.

"Generations have grown up listening to her melodious voice. India needs her," said the Congress interim president as per the tweet.

After previously recovering from COVID-19 and pneumonia, Lata Mangeshkar was once again put on ventilator support as her condition worsened on Saturday.

Earlier in the evening, Mangeshkar's younger sister, iconic singer Asha Bhosle rushed to meet her at the hospital.

After her visit, Bhosle shared that the doctor has said that Mangeshkar is stable now.

Dr Pratit Samdani, who is treating the megastar, shared that she is currently under aggressive therapy and is tolerating the procedures well.

For the unversed, the Bharat Ratna honorary was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on January 8 after her diagnosis with COVID-19 and pneumonia.

She had recently been removed from the ventilator, as there had been an improvement in her health, though she was kept under medical observation in ICU.

( With inputs from ANI )