S.A.S. Nagar, Nov 8: The District Language Office, S.A.S. Nagar, organized a ‘Ru-ba-ru’ face-to-face interaction session featuring distinguished scholar Prof. Harpal Singh Pannu as the keynote speaker to mark ‘Punjabi Month-2026’. Held under the guidance of the Punjab Government and the directives of the Language Department, Punjab, the event aimed to deepen connection with regional literature and cultural heritage.
The program commenced with the departmental anthem ‘Dhanu Lekhari Nanaka’. Welcoming the audience, Research Officer Dr. Darshan Kaur maintained that celebrating ‘Punjabi Month’ focuses on strengthening the bond of the younger generation with rich literary traditions. She noted that Prof. Pannu has built a distinct reputation through extensive research in Sikh thought, global philosophy, and history.
Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Harpal Singh Pannu affirmed that the Punjabi language acts as a carrier of history and identity. He emphasized that continuous engagement with intellectual traditions and literature remains essential to preserving native linguistic roots.
An interactive question-and-answer session followed, allowing students, scholars, and literature enthusiasts to engage directly with the speaker on diverse philosophical themes.
At the conclusion, the District Language Office presented a memento to honor Prof. Pannu for his lifelong contributions to mother tongue enrichment. Ms. Dilpreet conducted the proceedings, while Dr. Darshan Kaur expressed gratitude to all attendees. The office also hosted a book exhibition alongside the event, which saw participation from Retd. IAS K.S. Guru, Prof. Kewaljit Singh ‘Kanwal’, community members, and stenography students.
