Ratia, 15 November (Advocate Gurpreet Singh Mander):- A book release ceremony and literary seminar were organised at Happy Model High School, Ratia, for ‘Baap Meri Drishti Mein’, written by renowned late litterateur Amir Chand Bajaj. The book has been edited by Dr. Varun Bajaj. The programme was presided over by renowned litterateur and critic Dr. Naib Singh Mander, while Professor Sumitra Sangwan attended as the chief guest.
The presidium comprised Mata Kanta Bajaj, litterateur Sushil Kumar Azad, Anil Bharti, Dr. Om Prakash Monga, Sarpanch Pyare Lal Chopra and the book's editor, Dr. Varun Bajaj.
At the beginning of the programme, Dr. Varun Bajaj welcomed all the guests and writers and gave detailed information about the literary personality of late Amir Chand Bajaj, his writing journey and his published books. He said that Bajaj's literature was a vivid record of various aspects of society, human emotions and life experiences.
On this occasion, Dr. Birbal Singh, Anil Kumar Bharti, Ram Gopal Balana, Dr. Harpal Grover, Awadhesh Shastri and Dr. Anil Kumar presented their research papers, articles and views on the book ‘Baap Meri Drishti Mein’. The speakers appreciated the book's subject matter, literary significance and the views expressed about various personalities through it.
In his presidential address, Dr. Naib Singh Mander said that late Amir Chand Bajaj possessed a multifaceted literary talent. He established a distinct identity by creating literature in four languages—Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and English. His more than 100 literary works include poetry, ghazals, rubaiyat, prose, short stories and mini-stories. His writings primarily focused on social awareness, economic corruption, the hardships of ordinary people, human emotions and family relationships.
Dr. Mander said that Amir Chand Bajaj was born approximately one and a half months before India's independence, and his family had endured the pain of displacement during Partition. The struggles and experiences of his life gave his literature deep sensitivity. He served in the field of education in the Ratia region for 43 consecutive years, contributing to shaping the future of a large number of students. His personality represented a fine blend of education, literature and social concerns.
He said that following the publication of Bajaj's earlier books, ‘Chand Kadam Abhi Aur’ and ‘Pagal Kaun Nahin’, the publication and release of ‘Baap Meri Drishti Mein’ was another significant step towards understanding his literary contribution. Such books provide a meaningful way of preserving a writer's thoughts, experiences and personality for future generations.
Chief guest Professor Sumitra Sangwan highlighted the importance of the book and said that compiling a writer's thoughts and perspective in book form was an important effort towards understanding their literary personality. She described the event as a commendable initiative to preserve literary memories and connect the younger generation with literature.
On this occasion, members of the presidium and guests formally released the book ‘Baap Meri Drishti Mein’. School Principal Subina Bajaj expressed gratitude to all the guests, writers and distinguished persons present. She also shared her views on the literary creative process and multifaceted personality of late Amir Chand Bajaj.
Professor Sarabjit Singh effectively conducted the programme and introduced the proceedings.
Those present on the occasion included Satish Sardana, President of the school's Saraswati Educational Society; Secretary Amit Kumar; Fateh Chand Sardana; CA Gulshan Sardana; Dr. Seema Rani; Professor Sarabjit Kaur; Professor Poonam Kaur Soni; Vipin Chawla; Baldev Bareta; Avtar Sharma; Aditya Sharma; Professor Krishan Lal; Professor Surinder Sabharwal; Happy Singh Sethi, along with numerous literature enthusiasts, distinguished guests and the entire school staff.
