Says first-ever Dogri ‘Kavi Sammelan’ will be held in J&K soon
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the ‘Akhil Bhartiya Kavi Sammelan’ at Abhinav Theatre here organised by J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages to celebrate 75th Republic Day, an official press release informed.
It said on the occasion, the LG welcomed the veteran and acclaimed poets to J&K UT. He highlighted the important role of literary personalities and events like ‘Kavi Sammelan’ (poetic symposia) in shaping new ideas.
“A poet, thinker, writer is also a mystic who shapes new ideas and viewpoints, ignites young minds with dreams, vision and new resolve. Our country has a rich and proud tradition of Kavi Sammelans and they have made immense contributions in national integration,” the LG said.
He said the first-ever Dogri Kavi Sammelan will be organised in J&K in the coming days as a part of Republic Day celebrations.
“Such events not only bring together the literary talent but also celebrate our linguistic and cultural heritage,” the LG added.
Today’s Kavi Sammelan witnessed the participation of Upendra Pandey, Dinesh Raghuvanshi, Akhilesh Mishra, Sudeep Bhola, Dr Vishnu Saxena, Rajesh Aggarwal, Dr Shailendra Madhur, Ajay Atpattu, Kalpana Shukla, Dr Satish Vimal, Prof Raj Kumar, Prof Nirmal Vinod and other acclaimed poets and young talent who enthralled the audience with their rhythmic poetry recitation.
Suresh Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary, Culture Department; Anand Jain, ADGP Jammu; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Bharat Singh Manhas, Secretary JKAACL; renowned artists and people, especially the youth in large numbers were present.
