Dehradun: 27 July 2022: Padma Shri recipient Orthopedic surgeon Dr. B. K. S. Sanjay’s first poetry book titled “Uphar Sandesh Ka” was released by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami. This book is published in Hindi by Bharatiya Jnanpith. The poems are written in simple words to convey deep messages to the society on the different aspects of life.
About his book, Dr Sanjay said that every poem has a story behind it and a message to convey. The message given by Dr. Sanjay through his poetry is a unique gift to the society. Poems do not only show the thinking of the poet but also show his thinking towards society. There is a strong desire in the poet’s mind to bring changes in society. The poet believes that in order to bring change in the society, change in thoughts, mutual cooperation and conversation are the key.
During the programme, Dr. Sanjay recited the poem “Sapne Apke Aur Hamare” from his book which was well appreciated by the chief minister who also congratulated Dr. Sanjay for his first poetry book while conveying his best wishes for his bright future and good health. Senior litterateur Prof. Dr. Shri Yogendra Narayan Sharma ‘Arun’, Urdu poet and Industrialist Dr. S. Farooq, litterateur Dr. Muniram Saklani ‘Munindra’, Dr. Satyanand Badoni, Poet Shri Shrikant Sharma, Smt. Bhavna Sanjay, Dr. Pratik Sanjay, Gynaecologist Dr. Sujata Sanjay, Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Gaurav Sanjay and Sonia Rawat were also present during this programme.
Padma Shri Dr. Sanjay is a multi-faceted personality who is renowned in his medical as well as social works. Dr Sanjay is not only a renowned surgeon and social worker but also an outstanding writer, orator and a columnist who has command on both Hindi and English languages. It is unique for a surgeon to write poetry. Dr Sanjay not only reconstructs bones and joints but also creates high quality poetry as seen in his maiden collection. His poems deal with motley subjects including love, affection, service and compassion for society.
