Guwahati, Sept. 19 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed his grief over the untimely death of Zubeen Garg in a Twitter post:

"Shocked by the sudden demise of popular singer Zubeen Garg. He will be remembered for his rich contribution to music. His renditions were very popular among people across all walks of life. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti."

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma also shared his heartfelt grief on Facebook:

"This is beyond comprehension, utterly unexpected, and deeply saddening. I am struggling to find the right words to convey the devastating news that our beloved Zubeen Garg is no more. My heart is heavy as countless memories of his era flood my mind.

Zubeen, with his enchanting voice, to...