Martyr Sarwanand Koul Premi’s 99th birth anniversary observed with great enthusiasm at Soaf School; KP Colony, Vessu

Soaf (Kokarnag-Anantnag-Kashmir), November 02, 2023: The 99th birth anniversary of the esteemed Kashmiri Pandit Martyr, Late Shri Sarwanand Kaul Premi, was joyously celebrated at the premises of the Late Shri Sarwanand Kaul Premi Government Higher Secondary School in Soaf, Kokernag, Anantnag, and at the Vessu PM Package Employee quarters. The event saw a significant turnout of students, teachers, Prime Minister’s Employment Package Employees, and esteemed dignitaries from the education and administration sectors.

According to a press release by the principal of the Late Shri Sarwanand Kaul Premi Government Higher Secondary School (named in honour of the revered Kashmiri Pandit martyr, scholar, and linguist), a multitude of guests attended the function. Notable attendees included representatives from the District Administration, Joint Director of Education (South), Chief Education Officer Anantnag, Sub-Divisional Administration, Tehsil administration, B.D.O Kokernag, Zonal Education Officer Bidder, Principals of local Higher Secondary schools, HOI’s of affiliated Schools of the Cluster Soaf, representatives from Panchayat Raj institutions (B.D.C, D.D.C, Sarpanches, and Panches of the area), representatives of the Pandit community from Mattan and Vessu Camps, senior citizens of the vicinity, members of the Local Auqaf Committees, students of the institutions of Cluster Soaf, and a substantial number of residents from the village.

Staff and students of the institution paid heartfelt tributes to the late Sarwanand Kaul Premi for his invaluable contributions to society at large and the local community. Speakers shed light on his selfless service for the nation and the community, emphasizing his literary contributions, social work, and promotion of brotherhood among different segments of society.

The program also featured an online address by his elder son, Shri Rajinder Kaul Premi, who echoed the message of communal brotherhood and paid homage to several late senior citizens of Breng Kokernag. He expressed gratitude to the esteemed Deputy Commissioner of Anantnag, Jinab Syed Fakhru-Ud-Din Hamid (IAS), and Chief Education Officer, Anantnag, Sh. K.K. Badiyal for their efforts and guidance in facilitating this grand celebration. Special thanks were extended to the Principal, staff, and students of the institutions, as well as the district and tehsil administration.

The Principal and staff expressed their gratitude to the representatives of the Pandit Community, acknowledging their heartfelt tribute to their beloved mentor, teacher, religious scholar, educationist, and a legend of his era. The institution conveyed sincere appreciation to the esteemed Deputy Commissioner of Anantnag, Chief Education Officer, Anantnag, Joint Director of Education (South), District Administration, Tehsil Administration, public representatives, and media personnel for their unwavering support throughout the event.

The day-long program concluded with a vote of thanks by the worthy Principal of the institution, who pledged to carry forward the mission of the National Hero with unwavering zeal and determination.