nChief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday paid a glowing tribute to well-known litterateur, linguist and composer of Chhattisgarh State Song Dr Narendra Dev Verma on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
Commemorating his persona and contributions, Baghel said that Dr Verma was a multifaceted personality. He excelled as a poet, thinker, novelist, playwright, editor and emcee.
He had also written poetry in English Language.
He had the talent of influencing people in no time with his passionate oration and logical point of view. He had impressed then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru with his views at a youth festival.
"Dr Narendra gave us an unforgettable composition in the form of ‘Arpa Pairi Ke Dhaar, Mahanadi Hai Apaar...’ This song glorifies the beauty and dignity of Chhattisgarh."
Baghel said that everything Dr Narendra Dec wrote touched the hearts of people. He did research on the subject ‘Development of Chhattisgarhi Language and Literature’ and got his PhD.
He played an important role in upholding Chhattisgarhi dialect and culture and that his contribution in the development of the Chhattisgarhi language will always be remembered.