Patil condoles Bismillah's death

New Delhi, Aug 21 (UNI) Home Minister Shivraj Patil has deeply mourned the death of Ustad Bismillah Khan, describing him as the greatest exponent of Shehnai.

In a message, he said the Shehnai maestro's death had caused an irreparable loss to the country and Indian Classical Music.

The Home Minister offered his heartfelt condolences to the members of the Ustad's family in this hour of grief.

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