Dr Rahi Masoom Raza was deeply rooted in spiritual, cultural traditions: Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha delivered a keynote address at an international seminar organised on Dr Rahi Masoom Raza.

In his address to well-known literary personalities from India and abroad, Sinha said that Dr Rahi Masoom Raza was undoubtedly one of the greatest writers of his time and earned a hallowed name for himself in India’s literary history.

“Dr Rahi Masoom Raza was deeply rooted in the spiritual and cultural traditions of the country and always believed in shared humanity that transcended individual differences. He always promoted interconnectedness, inclusivity and peaceful coexistence and harmony among different faiths,” the L-G said.

Sinha said the tangible and intangible legacy of Dr Raza is priceless and a beacon of light to young generations. “I believe the rich legacy of Dr Raza will guide our society toward progress and prosperity by providing valuable ideas, ideals and fostering shared identity and social cohesion,” he said.

Sinha highlighted numerous important tasks before society and the nation today and called for strong national identity and the revival of wisdom of our priceless heritage to spur all-round development. “Our cultural heritage can foster a collective identity, build resilience and solidarity among diverse groups to drive economic growth. We must learn from the past to gain self-confidence and let the historical lessons, wisdom, ideals guide us towards future opportunities for growth and innovation,” he said.

The L-G said, for holistic development, we must blend tradition with technology and focus on modern advancements in developmental journey to ensure equal opportunities to all.

“Our sole aim is to foster peace and prosperity to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat,” he further said.

Prof Nilofer Khan, V-C, University of Kashmir; Prof Naveen Chandra Lohani, V-C, Uttarakhand Open University; Sameer Anjaan, film lyricist; Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary, Culture Department; Asif Azmi, Director IDEA Communications and convenor of the seminar; and prominent literary personalities attended the inaugural session at University of Kashmir.