Nature in Gangadhar’s Works Takes Centre Stage at Speech and Patriotic Song Competitions in Sinapali

Sinapali, August 25: A block-level speech and patriotic song competition was organised at PM Shri High School, Sinapali, on Tuesday by the Gangadhar Saraswat Samiti, a leading literary organisation of Nuapada district, as part of the celebrations marking the birth anniversary of Swabhaba Kabi Gangadhar Meher. The programme aimed to acquaint students with Gangadhar Meher’s rich literary legacy, particularly his deep love for nature and his spirit of patriotism. Students from various schools across Sinapali block participated enthusiastically in the competitions and showcased their literary and musical talents. In the speech competition on the theme “Nature in Gangadhar Meher’s Works”, Aradhya Sa of OAV Timanpur secured first place, Diptimayee Baitharu of PM Shri High School, Sinapali, stood second, while Pushpanjali Majhi of Girls’ High School, Sinapali, secured third position. In the patriotic song competition, Tejaswini Dhibar of OAV Timanpur bagged first place, Archita Bandichhor of PM Shri High School, Sinapali, secured second position, and Tejaswini Dandasena of Upper Primary School, Timanpur, stood third. The programme was attended by Satyabrata Gahir, Kumudabandhu Joshi, Trinath Meher, Mohan Das and Manoranjan Meher as guests. They highlighted the importance of Gangadhar Meher’s contribution to Odia literature and the prominent place of nature and patriotism in his writings. Pradyumna Singh Chinda, Atul Kumar Patra and December Meher served as judges for the speech competition. Musician Chudamani Meher, Deepak Sa and Bansidhar Jagat judged the patriotic song competition. At the beginning of the programme, Lochan Meher welcomed the guests and participants. Gangadhar Saraswat Samiti president Baishnab Meher and secretary Tarun Kumar Meher, along with Gautam Meher, Pareshnath Panigrahi, Premananda Meher, Shivaprasad Meher, Lilakar Sa, Manoj Jagat, Sanurjya Meher, Benudhar Meher and Rashmiranjan Sa, extended their cooperation in conducting the programme. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Nikunj Bihari Sa. It may be noted that the Gangadhar Saraswat Samiti will organise a grand celebration of Swabhaba Kabi Gangadhar Meher’s birth anniversary next Friday. A literary gathering will also be organised on the occasion, which is expected to be attended by several eminent writers and literary personalities.