A grand Mushaira and Kavi Sammelan organized on the 100th anniversary of Kakori Train Action in Lucknow
Under the auspices of the Uttar Pradesh Government, the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Memorial Committee organized a grand Mushaira (Urdu poetry symposium) and Kavi Sammelan (Hindi poets’ gathering) at the Urdu Academy Auditorium, Lucknow, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Kakori Train Action. This event emerged as a vibrant confluence of literature, culture, and patriotism.
Chief Guest
Mr. Mohd. Nadeem, Hon’ble Information Commissioner, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Chairperson
Prof. Aqeel Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, Integral University
Special Guests
Mr. Kunwar Basit Ali, State President, BJP Minority Morcha, Uttar Pradesh
Dr. Himayat Jaisi, Editor, Rashtriya Sahara (whose book was also launched on this occasion)
The program began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, which energized the atmosphere.
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Inaugural Session Anchoring: Dr. Masihuddin Khan, Librarian, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Lucknow Campus
• Mushaira Anchoring: Shahbaz Talib
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Honored Guests
• Dr. Subhan Alam, Professor, Lucknow University
• Prof. Dr. Sheeba Qamar, Aligarh Muslim University
• Prof. Dr. Mamoon Rashid, Aligarh Muslim University
• Dr. Haroon Rashid, Professor, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University
• Dr. Rajkamal Gupta, Head (Urdu Department), Kisan PG College, Bahraich
• Prof. Dr. Neeraj Shukla, KMC
• Prof. Dr. Nuzhat Fatima, Karamat Husain Girls PG College
• Dr. Shweta Mishra
• Dr. Sudha Mishra, Social Worker
Social Participation
The presence of several distinguished social and academic personalities further enhanced the dignity of the event:
• Mr. Akhilesh Pratap Singh Chauhan
• Mr. Mohammad Alam
• Mr. Saeed Hashmi
• Qari Mohammad Jameel
• Qari Shariful Hasan
• Dr. Shadab Alam
• Mr. Saad
• Ms. Zainab Siddiqui
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At the Mushaira and Kavi Sammelan, poets from across the country mesmerized the audience with their compositions.
The overwhelming presence of listeners made the event historic, vibrant, and extremely successful.
On behalf of the program organizers, heartfelt gratitude was extended to all the guests, scholars, poets, social workers, and attendees.
