Dr Surendra Dubey, a celebrated poet of wit and wisdom, will live on through his evocative and humorous verses – CM Sai
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Raipur, August 08
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday evening attended a special commemorative event marking the birth anniversary of late Padma Shri Dr Surendra Dubey, during which the poet’s final anthology titled “Main Chhattisgarh Bolta Hoon” was officially released. The event was held at M.A.C. College Auditorium in Raipur and was chaired by Speaker of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, Dr Raman Singh.
Paying tribute to the iconic literary figure, CM Sai said that Dr Surendra Dubey made an invaluable contribution to the promotion of Chhattisgarhi language and brought pride to the state by earning recognition across India and abroad through his impactful poetry.
“Today, we are releasing Dr Dubey’s final literary work. Though he is not physically among us, his absence is deeply felt. This is an irreparable loss for both Chhattisgarh and the literary world,” CM Sai said.
The Chief Minister further added, “Dr Dubey was a celebrated poet of wit and wisdom, who introduced the essence of Chhattisgarh—its language, culture, and identity—to audiences far and wide. His poems went beyond humour; they conveyed profound social messages.”
Sharing his personal connection, CM Sai stated, “I had the honour of listening to his poetry on several occasions. He was not only a literary gem but also a person of immense humility, sensitivity, and grace. His deep compassion for the nation, the state, and society was evident in every word he penned. On his birth anniversary, we pay him heartfelt tribute. His words and ideas will continue to live on.”
*Dr Raman Singh: “Dr Dubey’s voice gave cultural pride and social awareness to Chhattisgarh”*
Addressing the gathering, Speaker Dr Raman Singh remarked that Dr Surendra Dubey was a distinguished representative of Chhattisgarhi language, literature, and folk culture, whose body of work—through poetry, drama, and public discourse—brought social consciousness and cultural dignity to the forefront of Chhattisgarh’s identity.
*Dignitaries gather to honour the poet; final anthology unveiled*
The event featured a reading of the foreword by MLA and Padma Shri awardee Shri Anuj Sharma. Smt. Shashi Dubey, wife of the late poet, delivered the vote of thanks with heartfelt emotion. The programme was organised by the Dr Surendra Dubey Foundation.
Prominent attendees included Cabinet Minister Shri Lakhhan Lal Dewangan, Durg MP Shri Vijay Baghel, along with numerous public representatives and literary figures, who came together to honour the legacy of a poet whose words continue to resonate.