Delhi LG, Gujarat CM release Gujarati translation of Sardar Teja Singh Samundri's biography

The book was published by the National Book Trust (NBT) in collaboration with the Government of Gujarat.

After participating in the International Book Festival, Sandhu also visited the Govind Dham Gurudwara in Ahmedabad to seek blessings.

Speaking to the sangat (congregation) at the gurudwara, Sandhu highlighted Samundri's historical contributions to the democratisation of society, education, and the empowerment of women, youth, and the Dalit community.

"I came to Ahmedabad for the International Book Festival being held here. Today, before heading back to Delhi, I had the good fortune of visiting Govind Dham Gurudwara to seek blessings. At the Sabarmati International Book Festival here, a book about Sardar Teja Singh Samundri, translated into Gujarati, was released yesterday by the National Book Trust in collaboration with the Government of Gujarat. The Chief Minister and I jointly launched the book. His (Sardar Teja Singh Samundri) contributions spanned the democratisation of society, education and what we today refer to as the empowerment of women, youth and the Dalit community. I shared these details with the sangat," he said while speaking to the reporters.

Meanwhile, the International Book Festival will remain open to visitors until November 1, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. A variety of programmes on Gujarati literature, poetry, ghazals, music, book creation, writing, childrens literature and intellectual discussions will be organised. Major attractions include a stage, the Childrens Pavilion and the Authors Corner in Dome 1, along with the Gyan Ganga Writing Workshop and Vichar Manthan in Dome 2.

To promote handicrafts and textiles alongside books, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has organised the CHHAAP Exhibition. Traditional artworks by more than 92 artisans from across the country have been reimagined by NIFT students and showcased in an attractive format. (ANI)