Maharashtra govt announces state funeral for cartoonist Laxman
January 27, 2015 09:07
Maharashtra government has announced a state funeral for eminent cartoonist R K Laxman who passed into the ages on Monday. He was 94.
Laxman, who immortalised the hapless Common Man with his devastating swipes at politicians but without malice, died at a private hospital in Pune after suffering multi-organ failure.
Creator of ubiquitous mute spectator Common Man, Laxman was admitted to the hospital on January 17 for urinary infection. He suffered multi-organ failure and was put on ventilator.
Laxman, brother of late novelist RK Narayan, is survived by writer wife Kamala, retired journalist son Srinivas and daughter-in-law Usha.
A Padma Vibhushan, Laxman also won the Magsaysay award in 1984 for journalism, literature and creative communication arts.
Condoling his demise, noted cartoonists described him as outstanding, towering figure who always had his finger on the pulse of the nation.
India will miss you R K Laxman. We are grateful top you for adding the much needed humour in our lives and always bringing smiles on our faces, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.
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