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Renowned Indian painter and former Rajya Sabha member Jogen Chowdhury dies
Jogen Chowdhury, a renowned Indian painter and former Rajya Sabha member, passed away at the age of 87 in a private hospital in Kolkata following a prolonged illness. He was recognized as one of India's most celebrated contemporary artists and had a significant impact on the art community. Born in 1939 in Faridpur, now in Bangladesh, he later moved to Kolkata and studied at the Government College of Art and Craft. In addition to his artistic achievements, Chowdhury served as a Trinamool Congress member in the Rajya Sabha from 2014 to 2020 and held various prestigious roles in the arts.
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