CPI (M) MP pleads for bringing back MF Husain

A strong plea for bringing back renowned artist MF Husain, who has become a citizen of Qatar after living in self-imposed exile, was made by a CPI(M) member in the Lok Sabha today.

Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Ramachandra Dome said Husain has been an artist of international repute and it was
sad and "shameful for the country" that at an old age, he had to stay abroad. He sought to know the government's stand on the matter and whether it has taken any decision to bring Husain back.

There was no response from the Government. Ninety-five-year-old Husain has been living in self-imposed exile in Dubai for the last five years following threats from some fundamentalists. Recently he was offered citizenship of Qatar which he has accepted.