Remembering the Cultural and Political Awakening of 1950s Jammu
Prof. Suresh Chander reflects on the 1950s in Jammu as a period of profound cultural, artistic, and political renaissance following the arrest of Sheikh Abdullah. The era featured figures like Pandit Uma Dutt Sharma and his son Shivkumar Sharma shaping the local classical music scene. Politically, leaders such as Om Saraf, Ved Bhasin, and Balraj Puri established the Praja Socialist Party branch with national figures like Asoka Mehta. Additionally, student leaders including Adarsh Sein Anand organized protests against United Nations resolutions regarding Kashmir.
Originally published by Daily Excelsior | 8 November 2026 | Read original: https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/my-front-row-seat-to-the-making-of-modern-jammu/
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