Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal prays at the grave of shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan at Dargha -E-Fatmaan in Sigra in Varanasi
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal today prayed and offered flowers at the grave of shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan at Dargha -E-Fatmaan in Sigra in Varanasi.
Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan's son Ustad Zamin Hussain Bismillah, along with Bismillah Khan's grandson, Afaque Haider, was also present at the Dargha with Mr Kejriwal.
Mr Kejriwal told reporters later that "the land of Varanasi gave birth to a large number of legends who won Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Bharat Ratna besides other awards.
"These legends are like Ustad Bismillah Khan, Munshi Prem Chand, Kishan Maharaj and Shanta Kumar. Our country is known worldwide because of these legends. We will make all efforts that these legends along with their family members get full respect, honour and full financial support. Also, their memorials must be built like the tomb of Ustad Bismillah Khan," said Mr Kejriwal.
He advocated Varanasi should be made the "World Heritage city".