KUPWARA, APRIL 09: District
Administration Kupwara in collaboration with Education Department organised a
programme in Town Hall Kupwara to commemorate 66th death anniversary of eminent
poet Ghulam Ahmad Mahjoor Mahjoor.
The programme was attended by DC Kupwara Khalid
Jahangir, SSP, ACR, CEO, teachers and a huge gathering of students from various
educational institutions.
Speakers at the occasion highlighted different
aspects of Mehjoor’s life and poetry.
Speaking on the occasion, DC highlighted the
significance of Mehjoor's notable works and his patriotic verses that touch
every cord of our conscience even today.
"Mehjoor was a poet par excellent for his
contribution to every walk of Kashmiri life. He has played a huge role in
enriching literary heritage, language and made people cherish our cultural
ethos. He had love and compassion for humanity. His belief in unity, religious
harmony and fellow feeling made his message more appealing. The message through
his poetry earned him the title of Poet of New Kashmir", said DC.
Mehjoor’s songs presented
by the students were warmly received and highly appreciated by the audience.
Speakers also highlighted
the contribution of Mehjoor in popularising Kashmiri verse and in the larger
perspective Kashmiri language.