Posthumous Release of Dr Surjit Patar’s Final Poetry Collection at Punjab Agricultural University

The final poetry collection of Padma Shri-winning Punjabi poet Dr Surjit Patar, titled "Rabb Roti Bhasha Te Raag," was posthumously released at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, where he served as a professor before retiring in 2004. The event, attended by Punjab's literary and academic community, was marked by tributes highlighting Patar's blend of scholarship and sensitivity to Punjab's social realities. PAU officials emphasized his role in enriching humanities alongside scientific inquiry. Family members shared personal reflections during the ceremony.