3 June 2015
In the Haryana Raj Bhawan
today the Governor, His Excellency Sh Kaptan Singh Solanki, formally
released a collection of poems written by the Late Sh. H.S. Nama. The
event was organized by the Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi (CSA). Present on
the occasion were friends and family members of Late Shri Nama,
functionaries and select guests of CSA and officials of the Raj Bhawan.
The
programme was compered by Madhav Kaushik, Secretary CSA. Prof Manju
Jaidka, Chairperson, CSA, welcomed the guests and gave a brief outline
of the work being done by the Akademi. Today's programme was made
possible thanks to the painstaking efforts of General Kandall, friend
and admirer of the late poet, and the poet Sultan Anjum who has edited
the anthology Soz-o-saaz-e- Zindagi released today. While Kandal
spoke of his personal memories associated with Nama, Sultan Anjum
highlighted the key aspects of his poetry with a liberal sprinkling of
his verses.
His Excellency, the Governor, in
his presidential remarks graciously acknowledged the achievements of
Shri Nama, saying that it was an honour. indeed, to be hosting a
literary event of this level at the Raj Bhavan. He lauded the role of
the CSA in promoting literature and language in the city. Literature, he
said, plays a major role in shaping a civilization and must be
encouraged at all costs. This is what makes us more humane and
spiritually enlightened. It enriches our lives and makes the world a
better place to live in.
CSA has earlier
recognized the literary achievements of Shri Nama, in the year 2010
awarding him an Award of Recognition for his lifetime devotion to
literature.
