Addresses All India Urdu Mushaira at JammuJAMMU: “Poetry plays a vital role in promoting unity, harmony and cultural exchange in a multilingual nation like India”, stated Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather while addressing the prestigious All India Urdu Mushaira at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu, as chief guest. Highlighting the role of Urdu poetry in fostering social harmony, brotherhood and cultural unity, the Speaker said that such events promote art and literature, strengthening the community’s cultural fabric and creating shared, joyous experiences. Lauding the efforts of JKAACL, the Speaker said they offer a platform for both the established and emerging poets to present poetry that resonates with the public, often emphasizing love, humanity and unity. Rather exhorted that the All India Urdu Mushaira has emerged as a significant cultural platform for nurturing literary excellence and strengthening the country’s composite cultural ethos. Each poet mesmerized the audience with soulful poetry, blending classical traditions with contemporary sensibilities and reaffirming the timeless relevance of Urdu literature.