Senior journalist and author Dr. Somnath Arya today gifted his book ‘Beyond Comparison Maluti’ based on his research to Chief Minister Hemant Soren. This book has been written focusing on Maluti, the historical and archaeological site of Dumka district of Jharkhand. The publication of the book has been done by Chairperson of an organization ‘Prayas’Lakshmi Kumari. The preface of the book has been written by the President of India, Ramnath Kovind. Rakesh Ranjan, student of NIFT Chennai, has prepared the cover of the book.
The CM said on the occasion that the book is not only heritage of the Maluti of Jharkhand but gives a new identity to Maluti in the country and the world. Soren said that this book is also invaluable for the research students of Jharkhand. This book not only gives intellectual invitation to tourists to come to Jharkhand but it also indicates that Jharkhand is a land filled with archaeological significance and historical values. Maluti has given a message to the country and the world that we are committed to our historical heritage. The CM congratulated the entire team on this book.
Soren said that this is a historic effort. It is less to be praised. On this occasion, the author of the book, Dr. Somnath Arya honoured Chief Minister Hemant Soren by giving him a shawl of Bhagalpuri silk. Senior advocate of District Bar Association, Dinesh Kumar Singh, advocate Dr. Ajit Kumar Sonu, Kapil Dev Kumar, senior photojournalist Ratan Lal were present on the occasion. The CM said that Dr. Somnath Arya's book is a heritage of Jharkhand. “We are proud that with his pen, Dr. Arya has established a wonderful creation,” he said.