Mian Altaf releases Zafar Iqbal’s Gojri book ‘Majborri’

Former Minister and prominent Gujjar leader  Mian Altaf Ahmad today released  Zafar Iqbal’s latest Gojri book ‘Majborri’ in an event that was organized by Adbi Sangat Kashmir  -an organization working for the development of tribal languages. The programme was  held at the Seminar Hall of J&K Cultural Academy at Lalmandi, this afternoon.

Dr Javaid Rahi, Chief Editor J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Noted Gojri writer Ch. Qaisar –ud- Din Qaisar,  President Adbi Sangat Ch Salam Din Bajad, were in the presidium.

Mian Altaf Ahmed, in his address appreciated the author of the book  Ch. Zafar Iqbal of Killar Pulwama  for his outstanding contributions to Gojri theatre and play writing genre. He stated that the plays included in the book reflects cultural heritage and ethos of tribal  society, besides it enriches Gojri languages as well.

He further said that Gojri is an important language of State and a lot of literature is available in the language. He impressed upon Govt especially State Board of School Education  to include Gojri language in schools curriculum in 11th and 12th as one of the languages of the state like Kashmir , Dogri and Ladakhi.

Dr. Javaid Rahi in his address impressed upon Gojri writers, researchers, artists, and institutions to work in close association of each other to propagate their language Gojri which is an integral part of  our tribal identity. He congratulated the author of the book Majbori and organizer’s for holding an impressive event in the heart of the city.

Ch Salam Din Bajad in his welcome address spoke about the activities being held under the banner of Adbi Sangat Kashmir during the last few years. He gives an collaborative account of programmes of their organisation for Gojri Language and Culture. He demanded that Gojri must be included as major language in AIR and DD.

Qaisar ud Din Qaisar  in his address stated that Gojri is the mother of  Gujarati, Rajasthani and Urdu. He  impressed upon cultural organisations  to hold more such purposeful events in the state to develop Gojri. He said congratulated Adbi Sangat Kashmir and  Zafar Iqbal for contributing a book in Gojri which will add to playwriting in Gojri language.

Earlier Ch Rafaqat Gazi, read out a paper in Gojri about the book. Shahnawaz conducted the Programme while Ch Abdul Salam Kousari presented a vote of thanks.