Expressing condolences, Suvendu Adhikari, leader of the opposition in West Bengal, said in a post on Twitter, “I am deeply saddened to know that Padma Bhushan Ustad Rashid Khan has gone to his heavenly abode.”
“The sad and untimely demise of the music maestro will leave a huge void in the field of music, especially Hindustani classical music. I express my heartfelt condolences to his family members, colleagues and associates and innumerable fans and admirers. May his soul rest in peace,” he added.