Sanyasi’s book hits stands
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 5: Balkrishen Sanyasi’s new book ‘Sonch’ Sodur’ hit stands today.
The book was released at a literary function organized by Sampriti an organisation of writers in exile at Writers Club Auditorium of J&K Cultural Academy, here which was attended by a galaxy of scholars from the UT.
The function comprised of two sessions. The first session of book release was presided over by noted scholar and critic, Dr Rattan Talashi with Mohan Krishen Kaul as guest of honour. The welcome address was given by R L Jower, president of Sampriti who highlighted the role of the literary organisation.
Avtar Hugami highlighted different and unique aspects of the book. M K Kaul and the author himself threw light on the book of immense value. Noted scholar and critic Dr Shad Ramzan also spoke about the book .Dr Talashi in his presidential capacity summed up the effort of the author with critical outlook.
In the second session which was presided over by Professor P N Trisal a resolution was also passed urging J&K administration and the Central Government to implement ” Nagri “as additional Script for ‘Kashmiri ‘ to save the mother tongue of lacs of exiled Kashmiri Pandits particularly young generation.
In this session, Dr R L Bhat and Dr Roshan Saraf were guest of honour. The subject was ‘Nagri’Script as additional script for ‘Kashmiri language’. Renowned writers, scholars and researchers present in the symposium presented their detailed point of view. Prof. P N Trisal concluded the session with his presidential speech.
The sessions were conducted by Satish Safir and Tej Sagar while the vote of thanks was presented by Kusum Dhar ‘Sharda’ and Ashok Koul.
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