“Sangatrash”: Documents of Shamim Ahmed’s 25 years unique struggle and his extraordinary contribution

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-Rizwanul Haq

“Sangatrash”, based on ideals of humanity, justice and equality, is an inspirational creation that documents Shamim Ahmed’s unique struggle and his extraordinary contribution. This book is not just a description of his personal life and actions. Rather it is an intensive study of his contribution to social, political, and cultural perspective. Writer Nurullah Javed has shaped this book with an income depth and literary sensitivity, which not only introduces his personality, but also gives readers a new vision towards social justice.

Shamim Ahmed is an inspiration

Shamim Ahmed, who belongs to an ordinary family in Champaran district of Bihar, is a personality dedicating his life to human rights and social justice, who has given voice to the neglected and suffering sections of the society. The inspiration of his life was derived from his family atmosphere and active participation in his father’s labor movements. The scope of his struggle was not limited only to social injustice, but he also made issues of language, religion and cultural diversity part of his movement.

It is symbolic in itself to name Shramim Ahmed’s inspirational journey “Sangatrash”. Just as a compatible stones create a beautiful idol by carving stones, similarly Shamim Ahmed presented the ideal for the society by carving challenges and struggles in his life. He did not obstruct the difficulties, but he

Considered the source of inspiration.

Book theme and objective

The purpose of “Sangatrash” is not only to highlight the struggle of a person, but it also investigates various aspects of the society. This book focuses on important topics such as social injustice, linguistic diversity, and cultural harmony. The author has depicted the circumstances with great sensitivity, who dominated Amim Ahmed as a leader and a social worker.

This book highlighted his firm dedication to Urdu language and his leadership of the Urdu movement in Bengal. The author has told how the Urdu movement took the form of a broad movement not only for linguistic rights, but also for social equality and cultural identity. This movement was not limited to the conservation of one language, but it was a symbol of their responsibility towards the society, which was associated with their mother tongue and cultural heritage.

Struggle for respectful rights

Shamim Ahmed’s surrender to human rights is unique. He spent 25 years of his life struggling for justice and equality. The “Sangatrash” describes the major works and campaigns made by him in detail. Assam firing, arson of Murshidabad and their fight against various social injustice are proof that they were not limited to thoughts only, but they tried to bring real changes to the society by putting their principles into practice.

“Food for everyone’s campaign

The book also mentions his dream project “Food for everyone. This campaign was not only an movement against hunger, but it also shows their sympathy and dedication to the most neglected class of society. A new awareness was created in the society and many people joined this campaign.
Urdu movement in Bengal

“A major section of Sangatrash has discussed the Urdu movement in Bengal. The author has told how Shamim Ahmed gave the form of Urdu language rights to the fight for a widespread mass movementThe biggest feature of this movement was that it was not only benign to the Urdu -speaking community, but it also supported various classes and communities.

Shamim Ahmed was one of the most prominent faces of the Urdu movement in Bengal. His leadership gave this movement a comprehensive and effective direction. In 2007, when he became active under the Urdu movement in Bengal, he gave it a new energy and clear objective. His vision was clear:

1.To give Urdu the status of the second government language: He believed that in West Bengal, in the areas where Urdu -speaking community is more than 10%, it should be recognized as another government language.

  1. 2. 2.Protection of Urdu in education: He voiced the plight of Urdu schools and emphasized the use of Urdu as a medium of education.
  2. Opportunity to Urdu speaking community in government jobs: He tried to ensure that the Urdu -speaking community was represented in government jobs.

Challenges of movement

The Urdu movement in Bengal faced many challenges.

  1. Linguistic Politics: Bangla language in Bengal had a lot of influence. Supporting Urdu was often considered against Bangla language and culture.

2Religious polarization: It was given a communal color due to the tendency to consider Urdu as only the language of the Muslim community.

  1. Government apathy: Government of Bengal showed reluctance in giving necessary resources and recognition to Urdu language.

Major achievements of Urdu movement

The tireless efforts of Shamim Ahmed and his comrades turned the Urdu movement in Bengal into an impressive movement. As a result, in 2011, the West Bengal government gave Urdu status to Urdu in areas where the Urdu -speaking population was more than 10%.

However, this achievement was an important Bhil stone for the movement, but even after this many problems remained. Despite Urdu getting the status of second government language, it is still a challenge to implement it in education and administration even today. Current influence of movement

The Urdu movement in Bengal not only created a single awareness for the conservation of Urdu language, but it also became a symbol of the fight for cultural and social rights of the Muslim community of Bengal. Even today, there were many debate about the success of this movement

Some critics say that the impact of the movement has been limited, as it is very less effective on the ground, despite Urdu getting the status of another government language. At the same time, supporters of the movement believe that it has created a new awareness towards language and cultural identity, which will later form the basis of more broad social change.

The Urdu movement in Bengal was not only a struggle for the rights of a language, but it was also a fight for cultural and social identity that was falling prey to neglect and discrimination. Leaders like Shamim Ahmed proved with their courage, dedication and leadership that when a community has its identity and rights

If united for, he can move towards its goal. This detailed description of the Urdu movement in “Sangatrash” makes it clear that language is not only a collection of words, but a soul of a whole culture and community identity. This movement showed that the preservation of a language is important not only for that language, but also for the honor and rights of the people connected through it.

Social and cultural influence

The book also shows that Shamim Ahmed’s contribution was not limited to political and social movement only. He also played an important role in maintaining cultural and linguistic diversity. His vision was not limited to solving only the current problems, but he wanted to take the society in a direction where every person gets equality and respect.

Author’s writing style and approach

Nurullah Javed has written this book with a deep sensitivity and fair approach. He has realized his conflicts and challenges instead of glorifying the achievements of Shamim Ahmed. In the book, the author has not only described his successes by adopting a very balanced approach, but also mentioned the circumstances that shaped his life.

Inspiration and message

“Sangatrash” is not only the story of a person, but it is an inspiration. Which shows how a person can change society with his thoughts and deeds. This book is a source of inspiration for every person who wishes to struggle for social justice and equality.

“Sangatrash” is a literary and social heritage, which not only preserves the story of Shamim Ahmed, but also gives a message to the society that the fight for justice and equality is not the responsibility of any one person, but the responsibility of the whole society. This book is not only readable, but also forces to consider what we can do for our society and future.

“Sangatrash” is an inspiration for all of them. Those who are working towards improving the society. This book is an example of how an ordinary person can change the world with his extraordinary will and dedication

(Rizwanul Haq is Urdu litterateur and senior journalist)

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