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Srinagar, November 13
On the occasion of birth anniversary of renowned educationists of Kashmir, Ghulam Ahmad Ashai, a galaxy of intellectuals, writers and historians remembered him for his extraordinary contributions in the field of education immediately after end of autocratic rule.
The speakers in the meeting included well known historian Fida Hassnain, Director Information Khawja Farooq Ahmad Renzue, chief organizer CROKSY Prof. Siraj-u-din, Mr. Ali Mohammed Kenu of Bulbulshah Trust, the office bearers of Kashmir Society, prominent members of CROKSY and other respectable citizens. On the occasion rich tributes were paid to Late Ghulam Mohammed Ashai. It was pointed out unanimously by all the speakers that when Kashmir University was launched by the then Prime Minister of Kashmir, Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah, it was Ghulam Ahmad Ashai who was not only the first Registrar of it but his role in achieving its overall progress was of significant nature.
When first convocation of the University was held at Sher-e- Kashmir Park, Ghulam Ahamd Ashasi led the convocation as the first Registrar of the University while in absence of any permanent Vice Chancellor, a High Court Judge Qazi Muhammad Hussain was acting as Vice Chancellor. The history of contributions in the field of education clearly indicates the role of Ghulam Ahmad Ashai in establishing the first University of the state. The speakers were of the opinion that Kashmir University should not only acknowledge his role but start giving proper importance to all those who have played vital role in its establishment.
The speakers on the occasion also referred about the contribution made by Ghulam Ahmad Ashai in establishing a reading room at Fateh Kadal which according to history became epitome of launching movement not only against autocratic rule but for restoration of all democratic rights of people in general.
The contribution of Mr. Ashai in establishing chain of schools in Sheri-Khas from 1931 till his life time are of high importance while enumerating educational history of the state. Later all those who attended the function maintained two minutes silence in the memory of G. A. Ashai the great educational visionary of the state. |
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