Gangtok, December 14, 2012

A collection of essay entitled “Mann le Chahe ka Yatharta haru” written by a young progressive writer, Kumar Nepali, was released on December 13 here in Sadam, south Sikkim.

The book releasing function was organised by Samaj Kalyan Samiti of Lower Sukrabarey under the banner of the Second Episode of Chintan Chautari, in which a progressive writer, Bijay Kumar Subba graced the function as the chief guest. Krebu Sayami chaired the programme.

This is the second work of Kumar Nepali after his first anthology of Pem in English which was entitled as “In Quest for Humanity”. Kumar Nepali has been writing from a long course of time in Sikkim local dailies as well as those of our neighbouring regions.

This writer’s real name is L.B. Pradhan, however, he is popularly known as Kumar Nepali in the field of Literature. He was called ‘Kumar’ by his beloved parents since his childhood and after having inclined towards literary works, Kumar became his pen name.

During the function, Kumar Nepali said, “I was inspired by progressive writer Bijay Kumar Subba and I dedicate this book to the entire people of Sadam. In this book, I have written things related to reality and truth. I hope the readers will critically evaluate and leave feedbacks which will eventually help me in future”.

The writer said that our writings portray the society full of negativity, orthodoxy and certain obligations which need to be tore apart in order to gain progressive momentum. He also acknowledged all the writers who have inspired him in the course of writing.

Likewise, progressive writer Bijay Kumar Subba praised that Sadam might be a hub of literature and ideology one day. Subba metaphorically referred Kumar Nepali as the “Brave Soldier of Revolution”.

Subba wonders, “While we talk about progressiveness there are many who make weird faces. In such globalized stage, we instigate that growth and development is taking place but we also say that there is still time left for the stone pelters to touch the pinnacle of happiness and prosperity. We are still poor in ideological development. Where is our Imagination?”

“We tell that we should stop playing of cards and alcohol consumption in our villages but what shall we tell to the old card players and alcoholic consumers of our own village? We should be like poultry chickens which always together in a tiny cage. If our society starts divided into smaller caste and greed, then the crops will always be yielded by the master of the hypocrites,” said Bijay Kumar Subba.

The chairperson of the programme, Kribu Sayami described Kumar Nepali as an avid writer, who always thought for the upliftment of society and patronage for the development of Nepali literature.

He also affirmed while the writer’s past stay in Sadam as a teacher, the people as well as the society of Sadam has been deprived of literary events. But there is a tremendous change in the approach of people and Kumar Nepali undoubtedly has played a vital role in the upliftment of literature in this part of the world.

Young writers and poets like Prabin Khaling, Tika Bhai, Dweep Mustang, Amar Bania “Lohoro”, Bhim Rawat, Arjun Piyush, Krishna Janam, N.M. Dungmali, Indira Sharma, Hari Bhakta Adhikari, Bal Krishna “Saddamey”, Dhan Nirav, Sarman Subba “Rashik”, Tshering Wangdi and other aspiring writers presented their poems and humorous essays.

Binod Gurung briefed about Samaj Chintan Chautari whereas Mani Rai and Shiv Kumar Khulal presented a song as an interlude in this literary programme.

Gagan Chettri conducted the whole programme. A literary figure, Wangdi Tshering Lama was also presence throughout the programme.

By Prabin Khaling

 

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