Dogri Sanstha Jammu Pays Rich Tributes to Eminent Writer Ved Rahi
Jammu: Dogri Sanstha Jammu organised a condolence meeting at Kala Kendra, Jammu, to pay rich tributes to eminent writer, novelist, filmmaker and Sahitya Akademi Fellowship awardee Ved Rahi, whose demise has left a deep void in the literary and cultural fraternity.
The meeting was presided over by Padma Shri Prof. Lalit Magotra, President, Dogri Sanstha Jammu, who expressed profound grief over the passing away of Ved Rahi. He recalled his remarkable contribution to Dogri, Hindi and Urdu literature, besides his invaluable role in promoting the cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir. He described Ved Rahi as a towering literary personality whose creative legacy would continue to inspire generations.
Rajeshwar Singh ‘Raju’, General Secretary, Dogri Sanstha Jammu, also paid heartfelt tributes and described Ved Rahi as his role model. He recalled his literary brilliance, simplicity and commitment to creative expression, stating that his contribution to literature, cinema and cultural heritage would always be remembered with great respect and admiration.
Prof. Veena Gupta Vice President, Dogri Sanstha Jammu, also expressed condolences and highlighted the multifaceted personality and outstanding literary contributions of Ved Rahi. She observed that his passing away marks the end of a significant chapter in the cultural and literary history of Jammu and Kashmir.
A number of eminent literary personalities, writers, poets, intellectuals and literature lovers attended the condolence meeting and joined in paying their heartfelt tributes to the departed literary stalwart.
The participants observed a moment of silence as a mark of respect to the departed soul and prayed for eternal peace and strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.
The meeting concluded with a collective resolve to remember and cherish the invaluable contribution of Ved Rahi to literature and the cultural identity of Jammu and Kashmir.
