Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 9: J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) released a special issue of “Qadawar” on life and work of renowned Tribal reformer, Ch Ghulam Hussain Lassanvi on his 54th death anniversary in a function held here today at Seminar Hall of the Academy.
Veteran Gojri writer, Iqbal Azeem and noted Scholars— Ch Nassem Poonchi, G R Azad and Abdul Hameed Kassana were in the presidium.
Giving details about the book, Dr Javaid Rahi, Chief Editor of JKAACL stated that the 70-page book comprised of some important articles about the life and work of Ch Lassanvi who rendered his whole life for social reformation and cultural upliftment of Gujjar and Bakerwal community of the State.
He said late Lassanvi was a tallest leader of Gujjars who worked selflessly for the rights of nomadic, tribal and other suppressed classes.
He was among the founders of first Gujjar-Jat Conference, a social organization that later converted into a political party in Jammu and Kashmir.
Ch Iqbal Azeem in his presidential address appreciated the Academy for publication of a special number on life and work of the great leader who was popular among Gujjars as Gujjar Gandhi.
Earlier welcoming the guests, Mohammad Ashraf Tak, Head of Academy’s Divisional office Kashmir stated that Academy is holding a series of programme in Kashmiri, Gojri and Pahari.
Mian Arshad Qammar, Assistant Editor, Gojri said this is the fifth volume of ‘Qadwar’(Urdu), a book series initiated by Academy since 2010 to cover life and work of Tribal Gujjar leaders.
Later, a paper reading session was held which was presided over by Ch Naseem Poonchi and G R Badhana. Those who presented their papers included Ch Abdul Ghani Arif, Abdul Majeed Hasrat, Taj ud Din Taj, Ghulam Rasool Azad, Ch Younas Abrar and Ch Ayoob Katarya.
A Gojri Mushaira was also held in which poets from the Valley participated.
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