'Love for Bharat unites us all': Amit Shah gifts guitar to Mizoram's 7-year-old singing sensation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday gifted a guitar to 7-year-old Mizoram prodigy Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte during his visit to the Northeast, after she performed a heartfelt rendition of Vande Mataram in Aizawl.

In a post on X, Shah wrote, “Love for Bharat unites us all. Deeply moved to listen to Mizoram’s wonder kid Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte, singing Vande Mataram in Aizawl today. The seven-year-old’s love for Bharat Mata poured out into her song, making listening to her a mesmerizing experience."

Esther Hnamte, a talented young singer from Mizoram, rose to national fame in 2020 with a viral video of her powerful rendition of “Maa Tujhe Salaam". Her soulful voice and patriotic passion captivated the hearts of many, earning her widespread acclaim. This recognition was further solidified by the Mizoram government, which honoured her with multiple awards, including a special appreciation from the Governor.