Shri Venkateshwara University/Institute and the literary institution Madhuram hosted a grand seminar and award function to celebrate Hindi Journalism Day.
Over 2 dozen poets from all over the country took part in the poetic function and commended media’s role as a bridge between the Government and the common man.
They called media the 4th pillar of democracy and presented excellent poetry depicting media’s crucial role in democracy.
The Venkateshwara Group Founder President Dr Sudhir Giri, Pro Chancellor Dr Rajeev Tyagi & the Head of Madhuram Dr Madhu Chaturvedi inaugurated the event by lighting a lamp to Goddess Saraswati.
Dr Chetan Anand, Radio RJ Dr Neerja Chaturvedi, & the VC Dr KK Dave joined them to unveil the poetic seminar cum felicitation function on the occasion of Hindi Journalism Day.
Later the University Management honoured Dr Madhu Chaturvedi, President of Indian Literature Council Dr Yatindra Kataria, Dr Chetan Anand, Dr Satish Vardhan, Govind Gulshan, Dr Neerja Chaturvedi, Dr Anil Vajpayee along with over 2 dozen poets & litterateurs by gifting them a shawl, memento, Tulsi Garland, Patka and Turban.
The Venkateshwara Group Founder President Dr Sudhir Giri reiterated because of Media’s unbiased, fearless and people centric reporting our journalists command huge respect even today.
Pro Chancellor Dr. Rajeev Tyagi stated that despite socio-economic pressures and fierce competition for TRPs, there are journalists who practice missionary journalism. These journalists speak up for the exploited and underprivileged, ensuring that justice is served.
Later, the poets recited heart touching poetry that mesmerized the gathering. First Govind Gulshan from Ghaziabad said ’’यकीन कीजिए किस पर, यकीन मैं क्या है! मुझे पता है मेरी, आस्तीन में क्या है!!’’
Shri Venkateshwara University observed Hindi Journalism Day
Renowned Poet Dr Madhu Chaturvedi recited- ’न दुनिया को जीत पाये जो, सिकन्दर हो नहीं सकता!
बिना अभ्यास के कोई धुरन्धर हो नहीं सकता! जरा सी बाढ़ आते ही, लगे जो तोड़ने सीमा!को कोई ताल है उथला, समन्दर हो नहीं सकता!!’’ which made the audience clap incessantly.
Dr Anil Vajpayee from Hapur sang- ’’सितारा एक टूटे तो, गगन खाली नहीं होता! झड़े गर फूल कोई तो, चमन खाली नहीं होता! हमारी माँ के दामन में है, लाखो लाल राणा से! सपूतों से कभी मेरा, वतन खाली नहीं होता!! filled the event with patriotic fervour.
Dr Satish Vardhan from Pilkhuwa dedicated his poetry to the girl child- ’’लौंग, तुलसी जावित्री होती है बेटियां!
सीता और सावित्री होती है, बेटियां! देवियों से बेटियों को कैसे कमतर आँक लूँ! गंगा, गीता, गायत्री होती है बेटियां!!’’
Moreover, Dr Chetan Anand recited-खामोश हम रहे तो, पहल कौन करेगा! उजड़े चमन में फेरबदल कौन करेगा! प्रश्नों के पक्ष में अगर चले गए जो हम, उत्तर की समस्याओं को हल कौन करेगा!!’’
Further, renowned poet and RJ from Delhi Dr Neerja Chaturvedi sang- ’’अपने ही साये में डर रहा हूँ मै! ना चाहकर भी सबकुछ कर रहा हूँ मै! ऐ जिन्दगी तूने ये कैसी शर्त लगा दी! कि मौत किसी ओर की और मर रहा हूँ मै!! that exhibited the pain of journalists.
Those present included the Registrar Dr Piyush Pandey, Academic Dean Dr Rajesh Singh, Dr RS Sharma, Dr Suman Kumari, Dr Snehlata Goswami, Dr Anjali Bhardwaj, Dr Yogeshwar Singh, and Dr Anil Jaiswal.
Moreover, Dr Ashutosh, Dr SN Sahu, Dr Dheeraj Dubey, Dr Om Prakash Gosai, Dr Ashwini Kr. Saxena, Dr Tejpal Singh, Dr Rajwardhan, Dr Ana Erik Brown, Arun Goswami, Maroof Chaudhry were all present.
The Meerut Campus Director, Dr Pratap Singh, was present along with the Media Incharge, Mr. Vishwas Rana, among others.
