EArly Times Report
Jammu, July 24: In connection with Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Hindi Sahitya Mandal (HSM), Jammu organized a book release function at SMPR Commerce College, Jammu on 24th July, 2022 to release a Hindi satire book titled ‘Danda Ooncha Rahe Hamaara’ authored by Dr. Monojit, a well known Punjabi satire writer and translated into Hindi by M S Kaamra. S. S Oberai was the special guest on this occasion whereas Dr. Arvinder Singh Amn, Additional Secretary, J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages presided over the programme. Sanjiv Bhasin, Vice- President, HSM shared the dais. The programme was attended by a number of intellectuals and literary personalities.
The programme started with the welcome address by Rakesh Abrol, General Secretary, HSM. He informed that it was the fourth literary event in the series being organized in connection with Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, and also gave a brief about the organization. Dr. Baljeet Singh Raina put light on the life and contribution of Dr. Monojit in the field of satire writing.
Mehnaz Choudhary presented her paper on the book released. In her paper she informed about the depiction of various aspects, and the theme of the book as a satire on the contemporary social, religious and political issues prevailing in the present world.
In his presidential address, Dr. Arvinder Singh Amn said that translation work is a challenging job for writers. He said that there satire writing is not so wide spread as it ought to be. He said the flavor of satire of Dr. Monojit is beyond any comparison.
Sh. S S Oebrai expressing his views on the work of satire of Dr. Monojit, elaborated on Satire and vaeious kinds of creating humour and its relevance in Dr. Monojit’s satire writing. Speaking on this occasion, Dr. Monojit expressed his views on the process of his creative endeavours and the various phases of his literary journey. Sh. M S Kaamra also expressed his views on this occasion.
The prominent among others who were present on this occasion included Prof. Lalit Magotra, Dr. Pawan Khajuria, Dr. Nirmal Vinod, Dr. Deepika, Dr. Baljeet Singh Raina, Devinder Singh Vishwanagrik, Jang S. Verman, Mohan Vaid, Anil Azad, Monto Dutta Sharma, Girija Sharma, Balwinder Singh Jammu, Pritam Singh Anjaan, Dimple Verma, Suraj Singh Suraj, Gopal Sharma, Gurdeep Kour, Amanpreet Kour, Harbhajan Singh Upasaka and others.
The proceedings of the programme were conducted by Uma Sharma, Literary Secretary, HSM- J. Jang S. Verman, Press secretary, HSM- J extended the vote of thanks.
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