Ludhiana: The Sufi Foundation of India and Faiz Ahmed Faiz Literary Foundation organised an All India Mushaira at Nehru Sihant Kendra on Saturday in memory of Shingar Cinema blast victims.
Muhammad Faiyyaz Farooqi, chief convener of the programme, said, "We hold this programme every year in memory of the 2007 Shingar Cinema bomb blast victims. Through the event, we want to spread the message that the forces trying to divide people are weaker than those holding the country together. Such incidents will not destabilize Indian society and we will stand united".
One of the participants, MF Farooqui recited a verse on intolerance, "Zinda hone ka pata deti hai narmi warna, baad marne ke to sab log akad jaate hain".
Kashish Hoshiarpuri took a dig at those promoting only their own interests saying,"Tujhko to sirf apne gharaane ki fikr hai. Shayar hoon mujhko saare zamane ki fikr hai".
"It was great to attend the event where poets from across the country came together. I am a fan of Faiz Ahmed Faiz's poetry", said Harpreet Singh, who attended the event.
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