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Hussain exhibition vandalised
A protest exhibition organised in support of painter M.F. Hussain, whose portrayal of Hindu goddesses has invited the wrath of Hindu activists, ran into rough weather here yesterday as some people vandalised his paintings.
- IANS
- Published: 23:28 August 24, 2008
New Delhi: A protest exhibition organised in support of painter M.F. Hussain, whose portrayal of Hindu goddesses has invited the wrath of Hindu activists, ran into rough weather here yesterday as some people vandalised his paintings.
"The incident took place at around 3.30pm when a group of around 15 people reached the exhibition venue and tried to damage the paintings," said Rajan, one of the organisers.
"They were shouting slogans and holding placards reading 'Bharat Mata ki Jai, Jai Shri Ram'," Rajan added.
The symbolic exhibition was organised under the aegis of the Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust (SAHMAT) at the Constitution Club here.
Solidarity
SAHMAT activists alleged attackers were from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).
SAHMAT was displeased over the India Art Summit's decision against showcasing Husain's works during the three-day, first-of-its-kind event.
In a gesture of solidarity with the artist, the cultural activist organisation decided to organise a parallel exhibition showcasing only his works.
Some policemen reached the spot soon after the incident but the miscreants had managed to escape by then. No formal police complaint was lodged immediately.
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