Urdu has that attraction that draws people towards it: Vijay Kumar Chowdhury

Patna (ABN) A grand opening session of the two-day celebration of Urdu was held today in the spacious hall of the historic Shri Krishna Memorial Hall, Patna. Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Vijay Kumar Chaudhary attended the function as Chief Guest. At the beginning of the program, Additional Chief Secretary of the Cabinet Secretariat Department, Arvind Kumar Chaudhary, welcomed the Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary with a bouquet, later the Deputy Chief Minister was honored with a shawl. The Director of the Urdu Directorate of the Cabinet Secretariat Department, S. Pervaiz Alam welcomed all the guests and said that this is the fertile region which gave birth to Bidal Azeem, Bismal Azeem Abadi, Shad Azeem. Abadi produced luminaries like Allama Jameel Mazhari and Kaleem Azam.
He said that the credit for the enthusiastic and happy atmosphere of Urdu in the state undoubtedly goes to the sincere trust and visionary leadership of the Bihar government. Earlier, the Bihar government set a wonderful example of linguistic tolerance and democratic values ​​in the country by giving Urdu the status of the second official language. Additional Chief Secretary Arvind Kumar Chaudhary expressed his views and said that my experience with Urdu came from Ghazals. I heard Noorjahan, Ghulam Ali, when he used to recite these ghazals on the gramophone, then came the time of cassette recorder, Ghulam Ali's cassette came, he said that if Urdu is to move forward, it must be adopted which is an important tool. How can we use this mode of communication and promote Urdu? Going forward, we should design an online course that is AI-enabled.
Guest speaker Kamana Prasad said that Urdu is the language of connection. Urdu Directorate is actively working under the auspices of Bihar Government for the promotion of Urdu. Deputy Chief Minister's love for Urdu is commendable. Bihar has always followed and patronized knowledge and literature. Patna has been the abode of scholars and writers. Here is the mercy of Sufi Saints. This cradle of knowledge and literature was called Azimabad. He said that literature is a reflection of its time. In every era, the language of literature has been different from the language of speech. A new population of Urdu is being established. This charming language Urdu is interpreting the present day very well. Those who oppose Urdu also do it in Urdu. Urdu will remain as long as you submit a request to Hanumanji. Languages ​​have no religion. And Urdu is not only a language but a complete civilization. Four monographs and the latest issue of Bhashangam were inaugurated on this occasion. Ten Urdu learners were also given certificates. Urdu learning certificate was given to Dr. Pankaj Kumar, Kandan Kumar, Under Secretary, Manish Kumar etc. Prof. Artzi Karim said that I see that the Deputy Chief Minister's smile clearly shows that he is participating in this meeting. Whatever you call this Jashan Urdu or Jashan Bihar Urdu, but today we people have gathered to celebrate this Kodiwali like Eid. He said that we people of Bihar government are grateful that he celebrated Urdu and we are also grateful to Samrat Chaudhary, moving forward the candle lit by Nitish Kumar. The intelligence in the land of Bihar is irreplaceable. Without the support of the government, without the help of the government, such a big Urdu meeting cannot take place.
Abhay Kumar Bibak said to talk to children in Urdu at home, buy Urdu newspapers, magazines and journals. Aamir Subhani said that after a gap of a few years, organizing the celebration of Urdu is like a breath of fresh air.
Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Vijay Kumar Chowdhury said, "Comrades, this celebration is Urdu." Jashan Urdu started during the time of our leader and former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. I, Nitish Kumar, Samrat Choudhary and the government express my best wishes for organizing Jashan Urdu. Leaders like Nitish Kumar are very difficult to meet, he said. Be it Urdu in particular or the minority community, what Nitish Kumar has done for them is an example for the entire country. We people know so much Urdu that if there is no one who knows Urdu, then I leave after saying half a sentence. The only thing is that I love Urdu. Because Urdu is the language of love. He said that Urdu has that attraction that draws people towards it. This language is so delicious that speaking Urdu not only pleases the listeners but also makes the tongue and mouth of the speaker sweet. This is a wonderful program. Additional Secretary Arvind Kumar Choudhary and Director Parvez Alam Koombarkabad present. The Deputy Chief Minister said that all the popular slogans used in the freedom struggle are in Urdu language, such as "Long Live the Revolution". Urdu is such a language that if you listen and understand it carefully, it will come down deep in your heart which cannot be removed. He said that the Bihar government is not going to leave any stone unturned for the development of Urdu or the welfare of the minority here, you should be satisfied. Government is with you. May your eyes be directed towards the government and the eyes of the government will be towards you. I wish you all the best. Before proposing the vote of thanks, the famous critic Ertza Karim, who came as a guest, took the mike and in the presence of the Deputy Chief Minister said that I request you to revive the Abbahar Urdu Academy. After which Director SM Parvez Alam expressed his gratitude and said that in the opening session of this historic and memorable two-day celebration of Urdu today, Chief Guest Vijay Kumar Chaudhary ji is thanked by the Urdu population of Bihar for his immense love for Urdu. The sincerity and love with which you gave your time is priceless.
Irshad Ali Azad, Chairman Shia Waqf Board, Salim Parvez, Chairman Madrasah Education Board, Dr. Khalid Anwarim LC, Afaq Ahmed Khan MLC, Naushad Alam etc. also expressed their views and expressed their best wishes for the promotion and spread of Urdu.