JAMMU, Nov 4: Dogri Sanstha Jammu organised a condolence meeting at Kala Kendra, Jammu, to pay tribute 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 contributions to Dogri, Hindi and Urdu literature, as well as his invaluable role in promoting the cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir. He described Ved Rahi as a distinguished 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 dedication to creative expression, stating that his contributions to literature, cinema and cultural heritage would always be remembered.
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 marked the end of a significant chapter in the literary and cultural history of Jammu and Kashmir.
Several eminent literary personalities, writers, poets, intellectuals and literature lovers attended the condolence meeting and joined in paying their respects to the departed literary stalwart.
The participants observed a moment of silence in his memory and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss.
The meeting concluded with a collective resolve to preserve and cherish Ved Rahi’s invaluable contributions to literature and the cultural identity of Jammu and Kashmir.