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Lalit Kala Akademi pro-tem chief

NEW DELHI: Ashok Vajpeyi has been appointed as pro-tem chairman of the Lalit Kala Akademi with immediate effect.

The appointment was made by the President on the recommendation of the Minister of Tourism and Culture. He will continue to hold the office till a regular chairman is appointed.

An eminent Hindi poet and critic, Mr. Vajpeyi has served as Vice-Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi International Hindu University; chairman, Bharat Bhavan Trust; trustee, Indira Gandhi National Centre of the Arts; member, Indian Council of Cultural Relations, and executive board member of the Sangeet Natak Akademi.

A leading poet and essay writer, Mr. Vajpeyi has a number of publications to his credit.

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