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The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) organized a literary meet at K.L. Saigal Hall to mark the 35th death anniversary of poet, freedom fighter, and cultural icon Sarwanand Koul Premi. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo was the chief guest, with Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary, Culture, and Professor Ratan Lal Hangloo, former Vice Chancellor of Allahabad University, as guests of honor.
Dignitaries, including Harvinder Kour, Secretary, JKAACL, paid floral tributes to Premi Ji, acknowledging his contributions to literature and society. The Chief Secretary spoke on Premi’s legacy of social harmony and resistance, recalling honors such as the Sharada Award (2006), the First Alag Samman (2016), and the monograph published by Sahitya Akademi in 2008.
Principal Secretary Brij Mohan Sharma emphasized the importance of preserving Premi Ji’s ideals. Professor Hangloo lauded Premi’s commitment to inclusive values, urging young scholars to revisit his works.
Dr. Sohan Lal Koul, Sahitya Akademi Awardee, presented a paper on Premi Ji’s literary contributions, while Avtar Mota explored his life as a social activist and visionary thinker. The event also featured a Mushaira, where celebrated poets Ashok Gowher, Dr. Ramesh Nirash, Satish Koul, Santosh Nadam, B.K. Sanyasi, Kusum Dhar, Rajni Bahar Dhar, and Maharaj Krishan Bhat recited poems in tribute to Premi Ji’s legacy.
