Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan today released rGya-lon, a collection of 100 poems, authored by Balti poet, Mohammad Ali Ashoor here at Academy Hall Kargil.
It was released during a special book release program by Association of Baltis in Himalaya & Territories of Indus (ABHTI). This is the first book of Balti Poet and President ABHTI Mohammad Ali Ashoor.
The CEC congratulated Mohammad Ali Ashoor for releasing his first book and said that the day is also special for the heavy snowfall for which the whole district was waiting for.
He also hailed historians and writers of Kargil and said that releasing a book is easy but it reveals the sweat and pain of the author for completing the book.
Khan thanked the Government of India for conferring Padma Shree to Akhone Asgar Ali Basharat in the Literature category and said such achievements will encourage youth to opt for writing which is very important for the prosperity of a civilization.
He said LAHDC Kargil has requested the LG Ladakh to form a policy to compensate the writers and authors to publish their books as an encouragement for their contribution.
The CEC also appreciated the budding poets and writers of Kargil and advised them to carry forward the rich legacy to create a cultural repository for the coming generation.
Speaking on the occasion, Mohammad Ali Ashoor said the book was only possible with to encouragement and support of his friends, family and the association.
A brief review of the book was presented by Sibtae Hassan Kalim, famous Balti poet of Ladakh.
Historian, and author Mohammad Sadiq Hardassi welcomed the guest while poet Ashraf Ali Sagar and Raza Amjad Budgami presented their poetry on the occasion. Due to heavy snowfall, majority of the poets didn’t make it to the program.
Bashir Ahmad Wafa conducted the program proceedings while Akhone Mohd Ali Subar presented the vote of thanks.
