Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Dec 22: The Sab Ras Sahitya Sangam – prominent literary body of Kathua today celebrated Dogri Manyata Divas by organising a multi-lingual Kavi Sammelan at Bhagwan Shri Parshuram Dham, Hiranagar in the memory of renowned literary figure of the state Mansa Ram Sharma (Chanchal) who served in the prominent newspapers like Milap, Jagwani, Punjab Kesari, Hind Samachar and later served in different capacities in Information Department of J&K.
He also contributed immensely, to enrich the Dogri and Hindi languages by his Poetic writings.
Dr. Bharat Bhushan MLA Kathua was the chief guest of the function which was 9th in its series dedicated to late Mansa Ram Sharma.
Master Mohan Lal, former Transport Minister of Punjab presided over. Dr. Pragya Khanna, Principal, Girdhari Lal Dogra Memorial Degree College Hiranagar, Sahitya Akadami awardee- Parkash Premi, Swami Ji of Kile Waali Mata, Hiranagar and political activist Rakesh Choudhary were the special guests.
The distinguished guests paid floral tribute to Chanchal Sharma at the outset followed by Saraswati Vandana.
The Students of Ambika Public High School, Gurah Mundian , Hiranagar presented colourful items dedicated to Saraswati Mata and Lord Hanuman Ji.
Twenty one poets recited their poems on the occasion. Madan Lal Toofan (Retd. DC) Customs, Tilak Raj Sumbria, Khajoor Singh, Parkash Premi (Sahitaya Akedemi awardee), Santosh Dhiman, Saroj Bala, Dr. Guru, Dr. Paramjeet Sharma were among those who read poems.
Dr. Narinder Sumbria, president, ASHA ( NGO) presented his two books on lifestyle to Dr. Bharat Bhushan and other guests on the occasion.
Dr. Bharat Bhushan and Master Mohan Lal appreciated Sab Ras Sahitya Sangam for paying tribute to Late Chanchal Sharma and stressed the need for promoting Dogri language.
Later Dr. Bharat Bhushan honoured 35 youth who have been selected recently in CRPF, SSB, Assam Rifles and CISF. He complimented Swatanter Sharma and Angad Sharma – Directors of Zorba Institute which imparted guidance and coaching to these youth. More than 110 youth of this Institute have been selected during last two years in Central Paramilitary forces.
Gopal Mahajan, distt president BJP Kathua, Chattar Singh senior leader, Dev Raj, president SC Morcha, Ravi Andotra, Anirudh Sharma former councilor of Municipal Kathua, Rakesh Sharma – Messi were among those who present on the occasion.
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