Jaipal Reddy condoles the death of Amrita Pritam
The Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Culture, Shri S. Jaipal Reddy, has condoled the death of noted Writer and Poet Ms. Amrita Pritam. In his message, Shri Reddy has said:
“I am deeply aggrieved to learn that Amrita Pritam has passed away.
Amrita Pritam represented the indomitable spirit of women, through her character as well as in her personal life. She was active in her sphere till the end. Gnanpeeth and Sahitya Academi award winner, she gave a new dimension to Punjabi poetry and fiction. The mystic – romantic style of her poetry won her accolades the world over. Her literary works were translated into numerous European languages and she commanded the affection of a huge overseas readership. Her contribution to the Punjabi literature is tremendous.
In her demise, the nation has lost a doyen of Punjabi literature”.
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