One of India's most eminent cartoonists RK Laxman, the creator of the unforgettable cartoon character 'The Common Man', died at the Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune at 6:50 pm this evening. He was 94 years old.
- My condolences to the family & countless well-wishers of a legend whose demise leaves a major void in our lives. RIP RK Laxman.
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
- Heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of eminent cartoonist RK Laxman.
Pranab Mukherjee, President
- Shri Laxman's 'Common Man' for more than one generation represented India and served as conscience keeper of establishment.
Sonia Gandhi, Congress Leader
- Sad to know about the passing away of legendary cartoonist RK Laxman - he was truly the voice of Aam Aadmi.
Arvind Kejriwal, AAP Leader
- Very saddening news, he was a great artist who created benchmark with his unparalleled work.
Prakash Javadekar, Environment Minister
- India loses her preeminent Common Man. RIP RK Laxman
Omar Abdullah, National Conference Leader
- With RK Laxman's demise India has lost it's morning smile.
Anupam Kher, Actor
- It's a huge huge loss, the king of cartooning world has left us. He was Dilip Kumar of Cartooning, you can see impact of his cartoons in every cartoonist's work.
Sudhir Tailang, Cartoonist
- Thank you for putting a smile on million faces everyday. "The Uncommon Man" RK Laxman, RIP!
Anurag Basu, Filmmaker
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