THATTA: Speakers at Thatta adabi seminar organised by Sindhi Adabi Sangat (SAS) the other day at Makli rejected in unison ongoing digital census in the province and demanded Sindh’s legitimate share in Indus water.

Renowned author, compiler of over 60 books and central secretary general of SAS Taj Joyo said at the seminar that SAS had always remained at the forefront of fight shoulder to shoulder with all patriots for the legitimate rights of motherland. The Sangat members had experienced the worst things during anti-One Unit struggle, MRD, anti-dam and others campaigns, he said.

Well-known historian, archaeologist and author of over 16 books Dr Mohammad Ali Manjhi compared glowing academic past of Thatta and its deltaic region, particularly till the 17th century, and revealed that unfortunately, literacy rate in lower Sindh in particular was on the decline and required special attention of education department, parents, teachers and members of civil society.

Former Senator of Pakistan Peoples Party Sassui Palijo said that people of Sindh would never compromise on unity and interests of the motherland.

She said that poets, writers, authors, script writers and columnists were mirrors of society and in Sindh they had always played a vital role firm for the restoration of rights of Sindh and its people by raising an effective and firm voice.

SAS spokesperson Ramzan Meman, Prof Amanullah Jokhio, Prof Abdul Sattar Baloch, Rasool Bux Tamimi, Advo-cate Gul Bibi Shah and others praised socio-political services of head of the Awami Tehreek Rasool Bux Palijo and said that the district had the honour to produce politicians and academicians of high calibre like Dr Ghulam Ali Alana, Dr Ghulam Mustafa Shah, Dr Rajab Memon, Faqeer Ghafoor Alasti and others who always promoted education and love among people of Sindh.

At the conclusion of the event, folk singers Mahboob Ali and Mujahid Khaskheli enthralled the audience through their songs and the organisers presented guests with traditional gifts of Ajraks.

Published in Dawn, March 24th, 2023