President of India Condoles the Passing Away of Prokash Karmakar

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of Shri Prokash Karmakar, an eminent artist.

In a condolence message, the President has said, "Shri Prokash Karmakar was an eminent artist and a role model for modern and contemporary Indian painters. His singular contribution to Indian Arts was recognized through a number of awards including Lalit Kala Akademi National Award. He will be a source of inspiration for all those interested in art and culture and his death leaves a void in the world of art and creativity”.

This release issued at 2050 hrs