Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, July 13: Ajeet Singh Mastana was today unanimously elected as President of JK Punjabi Sahit Sabha at a Punjabi writers function held here.
Thousand of books in the Punjabi language on poetry, story, fiction, art and culture have been promoted by Punjabi Sahit Sabha for the last 60 years.
Elected President Ajeet Singh Mastana assured the members that every effort shall be made to restore the glory of Punjabi literature during his tenure.
“Punjabi is a recognized language by the J&K State Constitution but needs State Government attention to give the Punjabi language a proper place in teaching in schools and colleges. The contribution of Punjabi writers has played a vital role in the development of the culture of the state,” he said.
He elaborated the proposed program of seminars/Kavi darbars to commemorate the 550th Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, besides the release of Sabha magazine “Heemal” in November 2019.
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