Famous political cartoonist Sudhir Tailang, passed away Saturday afternoon in a Hospital in Gurgaon, Haryana. He was 56.<br/><br/>Sudhir Tailang had been battling with brain cancer for a long time.<br/><br/>Tailang was awarded Padma Shri in 2004 for his contribution to the art of cartooning.<br/><br/>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolence over the demise of noted cartoonist Sudhir Tailang.<br/><br/>In a tweet, Mr. Modi said Tailang's brush brought smiles on many faces and his demise is untimely and unfortunate.

Famous political cartoonist Sudhir Tailang, passed away Saturday afternoon in a Hospital in Gurgaon, Haryana. He was 56.<br/><br/>Sudhir Tailang had been battling with brain cancer for a long time.<br/><br/>Tailang was awarded Padma Shri in 2004 for his contribution to the art of cartooning.