Mangalore: Konkani writers deliberate on responsibility of writers in society
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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (RS/SB)
Mangalore Jun 28: A discussion on `responsibility of writers in society’ was held at the Bishop's House here on Sunday, June 28. The programme organized jointly by Konkani Writers' Forum and `Raknno' Konkani Weekly, was inaugurated by Fr Francis Rodrigues, the editor of Rakno weekly.
Speaking at the programme, Fr Francis Rodrigues said that every job comes with a certain responsibility. But, writers have a greater responsibility for their message and writings influences people. Therefore a writer should be aware of his social responsibility.
Fr Rodrigues felicitated three writers, Paul Moras, E S Moodbidri and Yashavanth D S on the occasion. Flt. Lt Edi Netto was the chief guest of the inaugural programme.
Participating in the discussion, Chidambar Baikampady, said in the recent years the writers are facing the same problems that the entire society has been facing. The interest of some writers represent interest of the public. The phenomenon can be compared with that of the present programmes in the media as well as news stories, he said.
However, in the pre-independence period it was witnessed that all of the writers were writing for independence and the same writers after independence focused on problems plaguing the country. These problems have not seen solutions yet, he said.
Writer Paul Moras said that the encouragement and support are the only mtivation for any writer. His expression through his work can be moulded and changed only when it is accepted by the readers. Constructive criticism is the key for the growth of any writer.
Hemacharya, a litterateur and editor of Daijiworld Weekly presided. The members of the forum and Konkani writers took part in the discussion.
Forum president Marcel D'Souza welcomed the gathering and treasurer J F D'Souza welcomed the chief guests to the dais. Tony Feros Jeppu and Dimple Fernandes Veeranagar compered the programme.