Journalist Dhirendra Nath Chakravarty’s Birth Anniversary Observed at Pragjyotish Prakashan Trust

Dalim Phukan,
Hills Live News, Guwahati, October 8: The birth anniversary of noted journalist, writer, litterateur and intellectual late Dhirendra Nath Chakravarty was observed with a colourful programme at the office of Pragjyotish Prakashan Trust at Bamunimaidam here on Thursday.
The memorial meeting was presided over by eminent writer and retired Secretary of the Assam Government, Paramesh Dutta. Late Chakravarty’s son Samarjit Chakravarty, social worker Ajay Dutta, journalist Nava Thakuria and Ishwar Mahanta were present on the dais along with the chairperson.
A number of distinguished persons, including Trust Secretary Khagen Saikia, Jagadindra Raychoudhury, Niranjan Kalita, Dambaru Dhar Talukdar, Rupam Barua, Manipati Sharma, Ghanshyam Saikia, Satyadhar Motak and Fatik Chandra Sharma, attended the programme.
At the beginning of the event, a ceremonial lamp was lit and floral tributes were offered before the portrait of late Chakravarty under the leadership of Trust Secretary Khagen Saikia. The gathering then paid homage to the departed journalist by recalling his contributions and legacy.
The distinguished speakers present at the programme reminisced about Chakravarty and highlighted his writings and life philosophy. They described him as a fearless journalist who firmly believed in nationalist ideals and spoke at length about his contribution to journalism and society.
The programme was conducted by senior journalist Ishwar Mahanta. All office-bearers and functionaries of Pragjyotish Prakashan Trust were present and extended their cooperation towards making the event a success.
Following the Secretary’s concluding invocation, the meeting was formally declared closed by the chairperson, Paramesh Dutta.