Urdu has never belonged to particular sect or faith: Farooq Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Party president Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Saturday inaugurated 23rd All India Urdu book fair ‘Kul Hind Urdu Mela’ organised by National Council for Promotion of Urdu language at University of Kashmir.

Dr Farooq who was chief guest on the occasion visited 51stalls installed by book sellers from across the country.

   

“There was a kind of communal mentality that isspreading a malicious propaganda about Urdu language. Urdu has never belongedto a particular sect or faith. Urdu is a representative language ofGanga-Jammuni Tahzeeb of India. The language has been watered by both Hindusand Muslims,” Abdullah said in his address. 

Elaborating he said the existence of Urdu language owes alot to Munshi Prem Chand and others. “The scathing rise of communalism inthe country is taking toll on the language, today we see homogeneity beingforced on our country that has always been known for its diversity. This Ibelieve is one of the diminishing factors of Urdu from our day to day lives.However I take this opportunity to welcome the initiative of NCPUL for comingup with such fairs annually. Events like these provide a window of opportunityfor those who have a penchant for Urdu literature. Such festivals and fairswill surely acquaint the new generation about the contemporary happening in thefield of Urdu literature,” he said.

He underscored the need for giving equal respect to locallanguages. “Learning to speak in ones mother language is very essential for a child’soverall development. Kashmiri languages known for its richness, particularlyfor its poetry, maxims and other literary aspects; the need of the hour is toget our new generation acquainted with it ” he said.

In a statement, KU spokesperson said Dr Farooq congratulatedProf Talat in particular and the University staff and students in general forbringing laurels to the state by achieving a brilliant Grade of A + in therecently held NAAC reaccreditation..

Prof Talat Ahmad also assured University’s facilitation toNCPUL in all its activities and programs aimed at promotion of Urdu language inthe valley.  Registrar KU Dr Nisar A Mirsought intervention and support of MP Dr Farooq Abdullah in providingassistance for strengthening the satellite campuses of the University withspecial focus on Kupwara campus. Director NCPUL Dr Shaikh Aquil Ahmad saidNCPUL has opened highest number of computer centers in the state of J&Kthan in any another state for the promotion and preservation of Urdu language withlatest inputs of information and technology. On the occasion Dr Ahmademphasized upon the need of establishment of Urdu Academy in the state ofJ&K.

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