Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the passing of renowned photographer Raghu Rai on Sunday, describing him as a creative stalwart whose work captured India’s vibrancy with extraordinary sensitivity and depth.
In a message posted on X, the Prime Minister said Rai’s photography brought people closer to the many facets of life across India and left an unparalleled contribution to the worlds of photography and culture.
“Shri Raghu Rai Ji will be remembered as a creative stalwart, who captured India’s vibrancy through his lens. His photography had extraordinary sensitivity, depth and diversity. It brought people closer to the different aspects of life in India.”
He added, “His passing is an irreparable loss to the world of photography and culture. My thoughts are with his family, admirers and the photography fraternity in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.”
