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Journalist and an eminent
Columnist Ajit Saini through his prolific writings in the esteemed columns of regional and national newspapers proved to be instrumental in bringing social awakening amongst the down-trodden and unprivileged section of the society. In his death "a void has been created in the literary circles which was difficult to be filled"', said Badal.
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Ajit Saini, died 10 December 2007 and his demise was widely condoled in Punjab. In a condolence message the Chief
Minister said that 'Saini was a multi-faceted personality who served in the Indian National Army (INA) and made a significant contribution towards the Indian freedom struggle. As a noted
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in order to fight for India's liberation. His first job as part of INA was as the army's liaison officer for handling INA's communication with
Japanese forces and diplomats. Thereafter he also worked as the assistant editor of INA news magazine Azad Hind which was published from Singapore.
19:(1922–2007) was an eminent and critically acclaimed writer of Punjab (India). He was associated with the Punjabi daily "Ajit" as its managing editor and columnist. He is remembered in Punjab both as a freedom-fighter and an acclaimed writer and columnist. He was an officer in
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In 1956 Ajit Saini joined
Information and Broadcasting Department of Government of India and launched his dedicated writing career. He was also the managing editor of the Punjabi daily 'Ajit' which is one of Punjab's reputed newspaper.
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Encyclopaedia of Indian
Literature : Sasay-Zorgot, pp 4066, By Sahitya Akademi, Amaresh Datta, Mohan Lal, Published by Sahitya Akademi, 1987, Item notes: v.5, Original from the University of Michigan
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Contemporary
Punjabi Short Stories: Anthology, By Mahindara Siṅgha Joshī, Gurmukh Singh, pp 10 & 228, Published by Punjabi Writers Coop. Society, 1984, Original from the University of Michigan
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Ajit Saini was felicitated during his lifetime both for his contributions to India's freedom movement and to the literary arena. During his lifetime he won the following awards and recognitions:
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Aurata phālatū nahīṃ, Dūjā marada, ate Aphīma dī golī: tinna nāwaliṭa, By Ajit Saini, Ajīta Saiṇī, Ajītaūjā marada 1978 Saiṇī, Ajītaphīma dī golī 1978 Saiṇī, Published by Ke. Lāla, 1978
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International Bibliography of Novels Published in Punjabi, pp 170, By Manmohan Singh Arneja, Published by Madaan Publishers, 1980, Original from the University of California
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Encyclopedia of Punjabi Culture and History, pp 76, By Mohinī Guptā, Contributor Mohinī Guptā, Published by Ambe Books, 1999, Original from the University of Michigan
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Kahanikar Ajit Saini (Life and Works), pp 13, 33, 44-45, Edited by : Dr. K.S. Kang, First
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Ajīta Saiṇī, shak̲h̲asīata ate racanā, By Dewa Rāja Wija, Published by Loka Sāhita, Prakāshana, 2000, Original from the
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His short-story anthology titled, 'Wadhiya Tea-set', was released in a literary conference held in New Delhi by the late ex-Prime Minister
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Some of Ajit Saini's notable anthologies of short stories in Punjabi language which won critical acclaim are as follows:
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