Lucknow: The Avadh Province unit of the Akhil Bharatiya Sahitya Parishad, in collaboration with the Hindi Department of KKC College, organised a programme to mark the Parishad’s Foundation Day, Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti and a provincial working committee meeting on Saturday.
The event highlighted the role of literature in shaping India’s cultural consciousness, moral values and national identity, while emphasising the need to preserve and promote Indian thought and traditions among younger generations.
The programme was presided over by Parishad national president Dr Sushil Chandra Trivedi. National general secretary Dr Pawanputra Badal attended as the chief guest. Prof Hari Shankar Mishra was the distinguished guest, while Prof Om Prakash Pandey delivered the keynote address. Prof Rita Tiwari and Padmanabh Pandey participated as special speakers.
The speakers highlighted Maharishi Valmiki’s literary legacy and his contribution to shaping Indian cultural and ethical values. They also discussed the importance of literature in strengthening cultural awareness and fostering national consciousness.
During the provincial working committee meeting, members deliberated on the Parishad’s forthcoming literary activities and organisational programmes.
Those present included provincial president Vijay Tripathi, working president Dwarika Prasad Rastogi, general secretary Dr Baljeet Kumar Srivastava, provincial secretary Dr Pranav Mishra, vice-president Dr Rashmishil, treasurer Sarvesh Pandey, Kumar Taral, Jyoti Kiran Ratan, Archana Gupta and Dr S. K. Gopal, among others.
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