Srinagar, Jan 4 (KNS): A meeting of the Anjuman–Srinagar Literary Forum, a collective platform of writers, poets, critics and literary activists dedicated to the promotion, preservation and enrichment of Kashmiri, Urdu and allied literary traditions, was held on Saturday at Hotel Burj, Khanyar, Srinagar.
The meeting deliberated upon the activities of the forum, adoption of its constitution, and held a detailed and threadbare discussion on the future plans and programmes of the organisation.
The meeting was attended by members Bashir Arif, Imdad Saqi, Gh Hassan Ghamgeen, Bashir Buch, Mehraj-ud-Din Ahmad, Farooq Shabnum, Abid Gowhar and Sahil Dar. Members presently outside the Valley—Mohd Zaman Azurdha, Rukhsana Jabeen, Shad Ramzan and Zarif Ahmad Zarif—participated online and were taken fully into confidence during the deliberations.
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During the meeting, the members paid rich tributes to the departed literary figures Ab Ahad Farhad and Fayaz Dilbar, and also expressed deep condolences over the demise of the brother of Rafeeq Ishbari. The participants observed a moment of silence and prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls.
The meeting was presided over by Imdad Saqi, who emphasised the need for collective efforts to strengthen the forum and to actively promote literary and cultural activities in the region.(KNS)