Bhopal, June 2 (IANS) In a heartfelt tribute to the celebrated Urdu poet Bashir Badr, the Madhya Pradesh government has announced the establishment of a literary award in his name to preserve and promote his rich literary legacy. The announcement was made by Culture Minister Dharmendra Singh Lodhi during his visit to the poet’s residence in Bhopal’s Eidgah Colony on Tuesday. Lodhi met with Badr’s grieving family members, including his wife Rahat Badr and son Tayyab Badr, to offer condolenc…
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Bhopal, May 28 (IANS) Renowned Urdu poet Dr Bashir Badr, known for his expressive and evocative ‘shayri’ passed away in Bhopal on Thursday afternoon, leaving behind a rich literary legacy that spanned decades. He was 91.He breathed his last at around 12 noon at the age of 91.According to family members, Badr had been suffering from dementia for a long time, a condition that gradually eroded his memory and left him unable to recognise even close acquaintances. His health had been deteriorating st…