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Now that M.F. Husain has settled in Qatar where there is total freedom, he is free of the shackles imposed by the Indian system on freedom of expression. All those who appreciate his art would now eagerly await his imaginative paintings of the leaders of Qatari society, hopefully not artistically clothed.

Famed (?) painter M F Husain may have quit his Indian citizenship, but he does not want to snap all links with the country of his birth and has applied for an Overseas Citizenship identity.

Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Monday expressed surprise over the "hue and cry" over painter MF Husain's move to give up Indian citizenship and chided him for painting Indian gods in the nude.

Anti Hindu painter M F Husain recently accepted Qatari citizenship. He has surrendered his Indian passport in Doha.

New Delhi: Union Home Secretary G K Pillai on Thursday said that enough security would be provided to renowned artist M F Husain if he returns to India, adding that no case is pending against him in any of the courts of the country.

the Congress Government in India derives its legitimacy and sustenance from Hindus who form 83% of the total population. Hence, it is unbecoming on the part of Ministry of External Affairs to promote M F Husain who has been condemned by Parliament.

The Bajrang Dal said Qatar giving nationality to painter M F Husain was a "win" for Hindutva forces and those who "insult" Hindu religion have no place in the country.

New Delhi: Artist Maqbool Fida Husain has reportedly taken up the nationality of Qatar.

The ‘Hindu Dharmajagruti Sabha’ organised by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) held at Jai Ambe Hall. The meet was attended by more than 750 devout Hindus. The meet began with recitation of ‘Veda-mantras’ by Shri. Gajanan Namjoshi and his associates. The purpose of the meet and details of activities undertaken by HJS were explained by Mr. Sadanand Panchal and the compering was done by Mr. Sumit Sagavekar and Miss Prajakta Tandel. The program concluded with recitation of ‘Vande Mataram’.

There have been "debates" in Indian news channels on the eve of M. F. Hussain"s ninety-fourth birth day and after news about Indian government"s efforts to bring back M. F. Hussain from a self-imposed exile in Dubai was reported. These media debates were purely one-sided needs no mention. Chandan Mitra on NDTV and Praful Goradia on Times Now, presumably invited to voice the Hindu view point were not allowed to get in a word edgewise. They were there merely for form.

As the government plans to approach the Supreme Court for speedy disposal of all cases against him, renowned painter M F Husain earlier said he was ready to return to India at the earliest.

New Delhi: In conversation with TOI, M F Husain said, "The India Art Summit held in August this year did not feature a single work by me. How will they protect me if they cannot protect my work? How can I trust them?''

Pali (Rajastha): The second ‘Dharmajagruti Sabha’ organized by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) was held on 12th October at Guda Chatura village. Around 1000 devout Hindus attended the Sabha.

New Delhi: Renowned painter MF Husain, who has been living in exile for the last few years, wants to come back to India. On his 94th birthday he made an appeal that he wishes to return to his motherland and UPA government wants to bring him back.

A answer to Hussain - Vishwa Hindu Parishad now wants the world to see the artist, Dr Pravana Prakash's canvas that showing a woman artist painting nude Hussain, as he stands framed against his trademark works.