DUBAI: Indian Teen In UAE Gets “Heartfelt” Letter Of Thanks From PM For Stencil Portrait

DUBAI: A 14-year-old Indian body in the
UAE is over the moon after Prime Minister Narendra wrote him a ”heartfelt”
letter of thanks for a painting of himself by the teenager, according to a
media report on Monday.

Saran
Sasikumar, a class IX student in Dubai, created a six-layered stencil portrait
of Modi, to mark Republic Day on January 26, the Gulf News reported.

Mr
Sasikumar, whose family is from Kerala, sent the portrait to PM Modi via
External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Minister V Muraleedharan, who had
visited the UAE in January.

In the
letter, PM Modi said: “Art is an effective medium to express our innermost
thoughts and emotions and connect our imagination to creativity. The portrait
drawn by you reflects your undying commitment and dedication to painting, as
well as your love and affection for the nation.

“I
am sure that you will take your artistic skills to higher levels of excellence
in the years to come. May you continue to draw many more beautiful portraits
and at the same time, excel in the academic sphere. Best wishes for a bright
and successful future.” A scanned version of the letter, bearing PM Modi’s
signature is available on Twitter, posted on Mr Sasikumar’s account.

In reply,
Mr Sasikumar wrote on Twitter: “Thanks a million to honourable @PMOIndia
Shri @narendramodi for his kind words in this letter appreciating my painting.
This is a big motivation and source of inspiration for budding artists like
me.”

Speaking
to Gulf News, Mr Sasikumar said stencil art is his passion and that he has made
over a hundred portraits. He said the letter from PM Modi would always remain
special as the Prime Minister’s hardwork is an inspiration for him.