JAMMU SEPTEMBER 10- National Conference Provincial President Devender Singh Rana on Monday expressed profound grief and shock over the sad demise of the former Secretary, J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Prof Dr Rita Jitendra, describing it a huge loss to the State, especially the literary and intellectual fraternity.
“Prof Rita Jitendra was a lively personality, which she proved beyond any doubt by breathing her last while being on live broadcast of DD Kashir”, Rana said, adding that a deep void has been created by her death, which is hard to fill.
Rana recalled immense contribution of Prof Jitendra towards harmonious growth of the society and said her career as an academician and administrator will inspire generations to come. He said Prof Rita Jitendra was an orator of par excellence and a good human being,, who has left an indelible mark in variant fields of culture and women emancipation.
Rana said that Prof Rita Jitendra will be remembered as an icon, who was humane and compassionate towards one and all. He expressed solidarity with her admirers and conveyed condolences to the bereaved family.
