Rural Development Minister Shravan Kumaraki participated in the program organized on the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan
Patna, Aug 23 (ABN) Bihar is the land of Buddha, Mahavir, Chanakya, Arya Bhatt, Guru Gobind Singh, Vidyapati, and many other great personalities. In this wonderful tradition, Ustad Bismillah Khan's name is also written in golden letters. The youth of our state should take inspiration from the life of Ustad Bismillah Khan. Today, the youth have countless opportunities. If they recognize their potential and move forward with discipline and hard work, Bihar can produce many talented individuals, great artists and cultural ambassadors for the country. These views were expressed by Minister of Rural Development and Information and Public Relations and Leader of JDU Legislature Party Honorable Mr. Sharun Kumar at the commemoration ceremony organized on the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan. It was organized by the Most Backward Muslim Organization on Sunday at the Jagjivan Ram Research Institute in Patna.
The Honorable Minister said that the historical, cultural and artistic identity of Bihar has reached new heights with the special efforts of the former Chief Minister of Bihar Mr. Nitish Kumar. Ustad Bismillah Khan's Shehnai tunes not only enriched the musical tradition of India but also strengthened the identity of Indian culture and Ganga Jamani civilization throughout the world. He was a living symbol of Indian culture. His life also gives us the message of social harmony. His great achievements will be remembered for generations to come.
The minister further said that Khan Sahib made the country proud with his shehnai on national festivals and many historical occasions. His shehnai tunes hold a special place in the cultural journey of independent India. The sound of his shehnai has reached the whole world beyond the borders of the country.
Among the organizers of the program are Dr. Noor Hasan Azad, Shahid Halakhor, former minister Mohammad Israel Mansoori, member of Legislative Council Dr. Khalid Anwar, member of Minority Commission Shamshad Sai, former state secretary of JDU Muhammad Mehmood Bakho, Ghulam Sarwar Azad, former member of Backward Classes Commission Asma Khalkhor, Saleem Rampuri Hawari, Qamaruddin Farooqui, Invert, Ravi Rajnut, former ward councilor Soman, Maha Dal, former member of the commission Rajinder Prasad. Nut etc. were present.