Mumbai, 18 Dec (HS): Maharashtra Governor Acharya

Devavrat paid rich tributes to renowned sculptor Ram Sutar, who died on

Thursday morning. Sutar’s dedicated work brought recognition to Indian art

across the world. For his mastery over the art he was honoured with Padma Shri

and Padma Bhushan civilan awards.

Sutar was recently conferred the Maharashtra Bhushan

award. His creations of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in Delhi’s Parliament House

premises, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Statue of Unity and other are examples of

his mastery over the art, the Governor said. His creations will keep his

memories alive.

Devavrat consoles his family members for the loss.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar