Language Department Punjab organized an impressive function on the occasion of Hindi Diwas at Kahani Darbar, where

Patiala, September 14:
Language Department Punjab organized an impressive function on the occasion of Hindi Diwas at Bhasha Bhawan here today. During which enlightened storytellers recited stories and experts presented their views on the art of storytelling. During this function, Additional Director Chandandeep Kaur, in her welcome speech, shed light on the activities related to Hindi of the department.
The function was started by renowned storyteller Dr. Dharampal Sahil with his story ‘Pind Daan’. During which he talked about social concerns and explained family complications in a very simple and concise manner. Character creation and Gundwa plot became the peak of Dr. Sahil’s story. After this, Dr. Meenakshi Verma recited the story ‘Gau-Dhali’. Through this story, she talked about the mutual relationship between husband and wife. Through which it emerged that even in times of crisis like death, a good relationship between husband and wife can secure the future of their children by taking good decisions. Overall, this story expressed the turmoil of a woman’s inner mind.
During the presidential address, Prof. Rakesh Kumar said that although there are borders between countries around the world, writers are trying to break the barriers of these borders and bring the world together through their works and are also succeeding. About the art of storytelling, he said that the tradition of Hindi storytelling is as old as human civilization. Stories have a biological relationship with us. They keep moving around us like the wind. Which writers immortalize by putting them on paper. He said that our stories are losing fluency. Which is the basic element of the story. He said that the composition of the story should be like a river of words. Which should carry the reader along with it, that is, connect them with new emotions. He said that the language department is breaking many traditions and breaking new ground. It is organizing very high-quality events related to all genres of literature, due to which the scope of the department is expanding.
The chief guest Naveen Kamal Bharti said that there is no conflict between languages. They are connected to each other and complement each other. He said that the Vedas have been composed on the land of Punjab. From which many languages ​​of India have emerged. So we should respect all languages. He also refreshed his memories related to the language department. The stage was conducted by the moderator and assistant director of the event, Devinder Kaur. On this occasion, retired assistant director of the Hindi section of the department, Mrs. Mohini Chawla, was specially honored. Finally, Director Languages ​​S. Jaswant Singh Zafar honored the storytellers and guests with departmental shawls and books. On this occasion, Deputy Director Alok Chawla, Assistant Director Surinder Kaur, Jaspreet Kaur, Rabia, former Director of PSPL S. D. P. Singh Grewal, Harjit Singh Sohi, Eng. Jatinder Singh, former Assistant Directors of the Department Babu Ram Diwan and Harnek Singh Dhot, Journalist Gurnam Singh Aqida, Kavishar Bhim Singh and friends and a large number of literature lovers were present.
Photo: Director Languages ​​S. Jaswant Singh Zafar honoring the guests and storytellers during the event organized on the occasion of Hindi Diwas.