JAMMU: Punjabi Lekhak Sabha (Regd.) Jammu today organized a literary event at K L Saigal Hall of Cultural Academy where a Punjabi satire book titled ‘Tere Face Di Book Lai Baitha’ and written by Dr. Monojit was released. Dr. Baljeet Kaur, Head of Punjabi Department, Jammu University was the Chief Guest, Dr. Arvinder Amn, Additional Secretary, Cultural Academy was Guest of Honour on this occasion whereas Sh. Joginder Chhatarpal, well known Dogri Writer and President, Dogri Sanstha presided over the function.
In his welcome address S. Devinder Vishavnagrik, President, Punjabi Lekhak Sabha extended a welcome to the guests and the audience. He said that Sabha is committed for the promotion and development of Punjabi language. He said that Sabha is actively involved in conducting literary events including publication of different Punjabi writers’ works and the release of their publications. The present one is one among those book release events.
In his address, Dr. Monojit elaborated the features of his sixth Punjabi satire book. He said that fourteen articles and stories have been included in this book. These articles and stories are a satirical statement on the political, social and literary scenario prevailing in the Facebook culture in the contemporary world where the value system seems to be diminished in all socialm political and cultural fields.
Papers were read out vy Sr. Harbhajan Singh and Dogri Scholar Ritu Kumar on the book of Dr. Monojit and his contribution in satirical literature. Dr. Baljeet Raina, Secretary conducted the proceedings of the event. Sh. Chhaterpal, Dr. Baljeet Kaur and Dr. Arvinder Amn appreciated the role of Punjabi Lekhak Sabha for contributing in he deve;opmeny of Punjabi literature in the region. A large number of intellectuals, writers, artists, theatre and film personalities attended the event.