Khattar, Amarinder condole death of music legend Pandit Jasraj

Haryana Chief Minister Mahar Lal Khattar and his Punjab counterpart Amarinder Singh on Monday condoled demise of classical music legend Pandit Jasraj.

Khattar said music legend took Indian classical music to new heights. “Pandit Jasraj, who was 90-year-old, hailed from Hisar district in Haryana,” a Haryana state government statement said. He played a pivotal role in taking Indian classical music to world st, said chief minister, according to statement.

Khattar said Pandit Jasraj's death has left a deep void in music world. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said he was “sdened” by demise of music maestro.

"It's end of an era. I will always remember him as one of our greatest vocalists of Hindustani classical music. world of music is poorer today. Pray God grant strength to his family and fans in ir hour of grief," tweeted Amarinder.

Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj died on Monday following a cardiac arrest at his home in New Jersey, his daughter Durga Jasraj said. He was 90.

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