Ajit Saini
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Ajit Singh Saini was an eminent and critically acclaimed writer of Punjab (India). He was associated with the Punjabi daily "Ajit" http://www.ajitjalandhar.com/ as its managing editor and columnist. He is remembered in Punjab both as a freedom-figher and an acclaimed writer and columnist. He was an officer in Indian National Army
(INA) and a close lieutenant of Subhas Chandra Bose. Ajit Saini
worked with the wire service of INA and Arzi Hukumat-e-Azad Hind or Provisional Government of Free India, more simply, Indian government in exile.
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.
His short-story anthology titled, 'Wadhiya Tea-set', was released in a literary conference held in New Delhi by the late ex-Prime Minister Narasimha Rao
who was then India's Foreign Minister.
Indian National Army
The Indian National Army or Azad Hind Fauj was an armed force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II. The aim of the army was to overthrow the British Raj in colonial India, with Japanese assistance...
(INA) and a close lieutenant of Subhas Chandra Bose. Ajit Saini
Saini
Saini is a Rajput descent caste of India. Sainis, also known as Shoorsaini in Puranic literature, are now found by their original name only in Punjab and in the neighboring states of Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh...
worked with the wire service of INA and Arzi Hukumat-e-Azad Hind or Provisional Government of Free India, more simply, Indian government in exile.
Indian National Army (INA) officer
Ajit Saini joined in the British Indian Army as a military officer on the rank of lieutenant. While fighting the Japanese army in the Malayan campaign, he came under the influence of Capt. Mohan Singh and thereafter defected to the Indian National ArmyIndian National Army
The Indian National Army or Azad Hind Fauj was an armed force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II. The aim of the army was to overthrow the British Raj in colonial India, with Japanese assistance...
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.
Career as a journalist and writer
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' http://www.ajitjalandhar.com/ which is one of Punjab's reputed newspaper.Awards and recognition
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:- Commendation from the Chief Minister of Punjab, Giani Zail Singh, later India's President, for contribution to freedom movement.
- Commendation from Sahit Vichar Kendar for literary contributions.
- Commendation from the Punjab Teachers Union for journalistic excellence.
His short-story anthology titled, 'Wadhiya Tea-set', was released in a literary conference held in New Delhi by the late ex-Prime Minister Narasimha Rao
Narasimha Rao
Narasimha Rao or Narasimharao is one of the Indian names.* Pamulaparthi Venkata Narasimha Rao served as the 10th Prime Minister of India.* Modireddy Venkat Narasimha Rao, is a former Indian cricketer....
who was then India's Foreign Minister.
Critically acclaimed literary works
Some of Ajit Saini's notable anthologies of short stories in Punjabi language which won critical acclaim are as follows :- Jai Hind
- Wadhiya Tea-set
- Tutade Rishte
- Mitti Di Pukar
- Aurat Faltu Nahin
- Adhura Shahkar
- Ek Manas ki Jaat