Pandit Jasraj's death great loss to music world: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leer Rahul Gandhi on Monday condoled passing away of Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj, saying his death is a great loss to music world.

Jasraj died on Monday following a cardiac arrest at his home in New Jersey, his daughter Durga Jasraj said. He was 90. One of India's greatest music legends, Pandit Jasraj leaves behind a storied legacy spanning almost eight deces.

" death of Pandit Jasraj ji is a great loss to music world. He will always be among us through his immortal singing. Condolences to his family and loved ones," Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi.

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