Patna (Press Release) Anjum Manpuri was a unique satirist of Bihar. Satire is a genre of literature that has multiple uses. In Western countries, writers have used it to reform society. In the East, among the writers who have seriously considered the importance and usefulness of satire, Anjum Manpuri's name will be mentioned with respect. In his view, satire is not about ridiculing or mocking others, but rather a clever way to awaken a sleeping person or society, or a balm to soothe the burning wounds of society. Anjum was a high-level essayist. In his essays, he sometimes appears as a kind doctor and sometimes as a skilled surgeon. The characters he created are a mirror of our declining civilization and a place of warning for society. Anjum Manpuri was not only an intelligent person but also a master of deep observation and study. Anjum Manpuri has presented a high-quality model in Urdu literature through his essays and satire, which has added immense value to Urdu literature. One of his characters, "Mir Kallo", has become a proverb in Urdu literature. Considering the importance and popularity of his essays, a Hindi translation of his book "Tanzat-e-Manpuri" was published under the name "Nau Ratna", which gained great fame and popularity. Apart from this, Anjum Manpuri was also a high-level journalist. He showed his skills in the field of journalism and participated in the country's independence through it. This talented writer illuminated the name of Bihar in the Urdu world with his unique satire and journalistic services. These were the thoughts and impressions of prominent Urdu intellectuals who presented them at a memorial ceremony and poetry session organized by the Urdu Directorate, Department of Cabinet Secretariat, Bihar, Patna, in memory of Anjum Manpuri. The program began with the lighting of candles. The ceremony was presided over by Professor Ejaz Ali Arshad, former Vice-Chancellor, Maulana Mazharul Haq Arabic and Persian University, Patna, and the poetry session was presided over by renowned poet Ashraf Yaquobi, Nalanda. The guest of honor was Noshad Alam, Chairman, Urdu Advisory Committee, Bihar, Patna. In his presidential address, Professor Ejaz Ali Arshad said that memorial ceremonies are organized to remember our elders, pay tribute to them, and introduce the new generation to their literary services and try to transfer their literary assets to the new generation. He said that satire is a difficult task. Satirical poems emerge in a specific context. If you are not familiar with it, you cannot enjoy these poems. Satirical poems emerge from the irregularities of society. Earlier, while presenting the welcome and introductory remarks, S.M. Parvez Alam, Director, Urdu Directorate, warmly welcomed all the guests and thanked them for taking time out to attend the ceremony from different parts of the city. He shed light on the purpose of the program, saying that such ceremonies promote knowledge, literature, poetry, and cultural values in society. Director Parvez Alam gave good news to the writers and poets of Urdu, saying that the government has formed a selection committee for the Urdu manuscript publication assistance scheme for two years. In this regard, advertisements and proposed forms have also been uploaded to the website. Interested individuals can submit two copies of their manuscripts to the Urdu Directorate office by February 10, 2026, so that the selected manuscripts can be provided with assistance in the current financial year. He further said that out of 22 memorial ceremonies, 15 have been organized so far, and the remaining 7 memorial ceremonies will be organized before March 15 of this financial year. He said that efforts are also being made to organize Shekhar Samman, Mussum Awards, and Urdu Festival. The guest of honor, Noshad Alam, Chairman, Urdu Advisory Committee, Bihar, Patna, expressed his views, saying that the Urdu Directorate is doing a great job by organizing continuous memorial ceremonies and bringing together Urdu lovers and fans to promote the Urdu language. Dr. Ehsan Alam, Principal, Al-Hira Public School, Darbhanga, presented his thesis on Anjum Manpuri's essay writing. He said that Anjum Manpuri's academic and literary services are an addition to the history of Urdu literature, but it is regrettable that for many days, those who wrote the history of Urdu satire ignored him. His creative character "Mir Kallo" is an unparalleled satire on the dirt of society, politics, and society. Dr. Yasmin Akhtar, Assistant Professor, C.M. College, Madhubani, presented her thesis on the topic "Anjum Manpuri: Personality and Poetry". She said that Anjum Manpuri was a credible and powerful writer. He was the emperor of satire. His writings reflect the social conditions and events of his time. His poetry has not only satire but also the beauty of beauty. His creative ability is evident in his writings. Under the presentation of students, Ahmed Raza Ansari (M.A. Urdu) and Noor Alam, Research Scholar, Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara, presented their efforts on Anjum Manpuri. The memorial ceremony was moderated by Muhammad Hashim. In the second session, under the poetry session, Qasim Sehsarami, Sehsaram, Afif Saraj, Patna, Ishraq Hamza Puri, Gaya, Dr. Mazhar Zahidi, Patna, Shahid Nazmi, Gaya, Waseem Aurang Abadi, Patna, Waris Islam Puri, Nalanda, Parvez Ashraf, Siwan, and Aradhana Prasad, Patna, presented their beautiful and standard poems and received applause from the audience. The ceremony was attended by numerous important personalities, including Professor Tauqir Alam, Akbar Reza Jamshed, Fakhruddin Arfi, Dr. Asif Saleem, Dr. Zarnigar Yasmin, Munir Saifi, Zafar Siddiqui, Nasim Ahmed, Neelam Singh, Shammemuddin, Irfan Belhavi, Master Muhammad Asid Parsonvi, Muslehuddin Kazim, Nasrullah Nastvi, Sultan Azad, Meikal Qasmi, Parvez Alam, Mir Sajjad, and others. The poetry session was moderated by renowned poet Rehbar Gavai.