[3] In August 1947, Sri Prakasa was appointed India's first High Commissioner to Pakistan and served in the post till 1949.

During this time, Pakistan was gripped by communal riots and Sri Prakasa had to deal with the influx of refugees to India and the granting of Indian citizenship to migrants.

Sri Prakasa had also to represent India's diplomatic interests during Pakistan's invasion of Kashmir.

When Prakasa took over as governor, there were serious disturbances in the eastern parts of the province which were inhabited by the Mizo Hill tribes.

[4][5] Sri Prakasa was elected to Lok Sabha from Prayagraj in 1952 but was quite soon appointed the Governor of Madras.