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While speaking on the occasion, Nasir Aslam Wani congratulated the Department of Urdu, University of Jammu, and the Himalayan Education Mission, Rajouri, for organizing a conference covering 17 languages spoken across the Jammu Division. He said that such an initiative would open new avenues for young scholars to explore and promote the rich linguistic diversity of the region.
Describing Jammu Division as a truly multilingual region with diverse cultures, languages, and traditions, Mr. Wani reflected on the contributions of noted poets and writers. He highlighted the work of Late Rasa Javedani of Bhaderwah, whose poetry beautifully portrayed the natural beauty, realities of life, and culture of the Chenab Valley. He also spoke about Janbaz Kishtwari, a renowned poet and singer who made significant contributions to Kashmiri and Urdu literature.
Mr. Wani further mentioned prominent Dogri poets including Ved Pal Deep, Krishan Sambyal Puri, and Padma Sachdev, as well as literary figures from Poonch and Rajouri such as Dina Nath Rafiq, Thakur Poonchi, and Chirag Hassan Hasrat. He also discussed the short stories of Krishan Chander, which vividly depict the beauty and life of the Poonch-Rajouri region.
Applauding the Department of Urdu and the Himalayan Education Mission for successfully bringing so many languages under one platform, he emphasized that the research papers presented during the conference should be compiled and published in book form to benefit the younger generation. Earlier, two academic sessions were held, in which about 23 writers representing different languages of the Jammu Division presented their research papers on the theme “Language, Literature and Jammuiet.”
The paper presenters included: Prof. Asadullah Wani (Bhaderwahi), Dr. Abdul Rashid Manhas, Dr. Pritam Singh (Punjabi), Dr. Kouser Rasool (Kashmiri), Dr. Rajbir Singh Sodhi (Punjabi), Dr. Parshotam (Hindi), Shabbir Ahmed Shabbir (Kashmiri), Amanpreet Kour (Punjabi), Jb. Sadaqat Malik (Bhalessi), Jb. Aseer Kishtwari (Urdu), Dr. Chaman Lal (Siraji), Dr. Ashaq (Urdu), Dr. Parshotam Paul Singh (Gaddi), Dr. Shahida Nawaz (Multilingual), Dr. Jug Mohan (Siraji), Jahangir Asgar (Gojri), and Dr. Fulail Singh (Paddari).
The academic sessions were presided over by Prof. Aftab Ahmed Afaqui (BHU), Prof. Ram Bahadur Shukla, Prof. Mohd. Reyaz Ahmad, Prof. Baljeet Kour, Jb. T. R. Raina, Prof. Mushtaq Alam Qadri (DU), Dr. Sushma Sharma, and Jb. Ayaz Rasool Nazki.
A Multilingual Mushaira was also organized, where poets from different linguistic backgrounds recited their poetry and captivated the audience. Prof. Mohd. Reyaz Ahmad, Dr. Chaman Lal, Dr. Javaid Ahmed Shah, Dr. Abdul Qayoom, and Dr. Jug Mohan conducted the sessions and proposed votes of thanks for the academic proceedings.
At the valedictory function, Prof. Shohab Inayat Malik, Head, Department of Urdu, presented the formal vote of thanks. The event witnessed an enthusiastic turnout of faculty members, scholars, students, and members of civil society, who attended both the valedictory function and the multilingual Mushaira.