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Raipur, June 18 (HS). Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai has paid tribute to the father of journalism in Chhattisgarh and litterateur Pandit Madhavrao Sapre on his birth anniversary on June 19.
Remembering Sapre ji, Chief Minister Shri Sai said that journalism in Chhattisgarh is flourishing today on the foundation laid by Sapre ji. Sapre ji has also made an invaluable contribution in developing national and literary consciousness in Chhattisgarh. During the freedom struggle, his writings guided hundreds of Satyagrahis and inspired patriotism. Sapre ji's creative and value-based writings have given a new direction to journalism in Chhattisgarh.
Shri Sai said that Sapre ji remained engaged in the service of the country and literature throughout his life. Many of his articles and works were published. He gave birth to many institutions through which people came forward to serve the country and the people. In 1900, when there were not enough facilities and modern technology for publishing, he started editing and publishing a monthly Hindi newspaper 'Chhattisgarh Mitra' in Pendra with the help of Vamanrao Lakhe ji and Ramrao Chincholkar ji. The story 'Tokari Bhar Mitti' written by Sapre ji has the distinction of being the first original Hindi story in Indian literature. The Chief Minister said that the personality and work of Sapre ji is inspiring for the general public including writers and journalists.
