Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 2: The J&K Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL) here today organized ‘Meet the Eminent Writer’ programme with prominent Kashmiri and Hindi writer and critic Prof Rattan Lal Shant.
A large number of writers, poets and artists across languages participated in the event and appreciated the contribution of Dr. Shant.
The event was presided over by prominent Kashmiri writer Wali Muhammad alias Aseer Kishtwari while eminent Kashmiri poet Prem Nath Shad was chief guest. Harvinder Kour, Secretary Academy and Javaid Iqbal Khan, Editor, Kashmiri at JKAACL were in the presidium.
The welcome address was delivered by Harvinder Kour.
Prof Rattan Lal Shant in his address stated about his literary journey and answered the questions of invited writers about his vision and philosophy.
Aseer Kishtwari in his presidential address commended the literary vision and contribution of Prof Shant in Hindi and Kashmiri.
Prem Nath Shad stated that Shant was a living legend of Kashmiri who has guided a new generation of writers.
Earlier, Dr. Ratan Lal Talashi presented a paper highlighting the literary contribution of Dr. Shant.
Dr. Javaid Rahi, Divisional Head JKAACL Jammu also spoke on this occasion.
The event was moderated by Dr. Gulzar Ahmad Rather, Assistant Editor in Kashmiri.
A vote of thanks was extended by Javaid Iqbal Khan, Editor, Kashmiri.
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