Renowned Freedom Fighter Sarwanand Premi Remembered on His Birth Centenary
A renowned freedom fighter, Gandhian, broadcaster, social reformer, philanthropist, and litterateur, Sarwanand Premi, was remembered on his birth centenary. He was abducted by terrorists along with his son, Virender, from their home in Soafshali village of Kokernag tehsil in Anantnag district on April 28, 1990. Their dead bodies were found two days later.
Hindu-Muslim Brotherhood and Non-Violent Struggle
Premi had become a martyr for his principles of Hindu-Muslim brotherhood and for believing in the dream of India visualized during the days he joined Gandhi’s non-violent struggle for the country’s freedom. Born in 1924, he had championed the cause of marriage for orphan Muslim girls and had been arrested six times during the Quit India Movement.
Recognized and Honored
Premi’s work was recognized by Mahatma Gandhi when he presented him a framed copy of his famous Hindi poem “Aav chalen ek saath chalen” in 1946. He was honored with the epithet of ‘Premi’ by Ghulam Ahmed Mehjoor, the revolutionary Kashmiri poet, for his love of poetry. He worked for the State Education Department from 1956-1979.
Contributions and Awards
Sarwanand Koul Premi was respected by all communities. His publications include more than three dozen books, along with translations of Bhagavad Gita, Gitanjali, and Ramayana in Kashmiri. He has been posthumously felicitated by Delhi Pradesh BJP and awarded a gold medal by the J&K government. He also received various other prestigious awards.
Tribute Function and Birth Centenary Celebrations
The UT administration has issued an advisory to the Principal of Hr Secondary school Soafshali Kokernag to organize a befitting tribute function to Premi. Rajinder Premi, the poet’s son, expressed his plans to observe and celebrate Premi’s birth centenary in a befitting manner. He hopes to receive support and assistance from all concerned departments and sister organizations for organizing the tribute functions.
Seeking Long-Delayed Justice
However, Rajinder is also grieved that the family has not received justice for the brutal killing of Sarwanand and his son, Virender. They have been seeking justice for the past three decades, but the government has chosen to remain in a denial mood. The devastated family continues to hope for justice.
Summary:
- Sarwanand Premi, a renowned freedom fighter, was remembered on his birth centenary.
- He was abducted and killed by terrorists along with his son in 1990.
- Premi was known for his principles of Hindu-Muslim brotherhood and non-violent struggle.
- His contributions were recognized and honored by various organizations.
- The UT administration has advised organizing a tribute function for Premi.
- Rajinder Premi, his son, plans to celebrate his birth centenary.
- The family is seeking justice for the brutal killing of Sarwanand and his son.
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