The Asom Kabi Samaj observed its 38th foundation day with a day-long programme at Pensioners' Bhawan in Chandmari, Guwahati, bringing together poets, literary scholars, and members of the Assamese literary community.
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The event opened with flag hoisting by organisation president Rajib Kumar Phukan, followed by lamp lighting and tribute offerings.
The open session was inaugurated by adviser Rajendra Nath Bordoloi, after which general secretary Barnali Bora Baishya outlined the objectives of the day's programme.
A thematic discussion on "Reflections of Social Life in Assamese Poetry" formed the intellectual centrepiece of the event. Dr Lutfun Nahar Selima Begum and literary critic Bipul Sharma spoke on the role of realism and progressive thought in the tradition of Assamese verse.
The afternoon session featured a poetry meet held in memory of poet Rafiqul Hossain, with around forty poets participating and sharing their work.
Five members of the organisation were felicitated during the programme. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Bhuban Das.