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Kathmandu Wednesday December 26, 2001 Paush 11, 2058.
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Foundation stone for Bhupi
Sherchan’s statue laid
Post Report
KATHMANDU, Dec 25 – Mayor of Kathmandu
Metropolitan City, Keshav Sthapit laid the foundation stone for the construction of the
statue of late Bhupi Sherchan, a renowned poet and litterateur on the occasion of the
legend’s birth anniversary in the capital today.
"This installation ceremony is an attempt
to preserve King Pratap Malla’s vision who built Ranipokhari," Mayor Sthapit
said. He said this historic heritage could be preserved only if the young generation
maintains a positive attitude. "We are going to reconstruct historical Aath Kune Pati
(eight-cornered shed) and almost two hundred saplings will be planted in the area,"
he said.
Speaking at the function, Mayor Sthapit observed
that the statue of poet Bhupi Sherchan is being constructed jointly by the Metropolitan
City and the Literary Journalists’ Association, at a cost of Rs.300, 000. The
construction works of the statue will be completed within 3 months.
At the programme organised to remember poet
Bhupi Sherchan, various speakers shed light on Bhupi’s personality and his unyielding
dedication towards poetry and literateur. Senior critique Dr. Taranath Sharma said that he
was in the process of releasing Bhupi’s audio-cassette based on his anthology of
poetry.
"People should read Bhupi’s heart-
touching poetry to be able to understand the ups and downs of the society, "remarked
Sharma. Sherchan’s son, Rupesh Sherchan also recited his collection of poems based on
his father’s life.
Born in1993 BS, in Mustang, poet Sherchan
dedicated himself to the field of poetry and was successful in earning name and fame among
famous litterateurs of the country. Sherchan died in the year 2046 BS.
Kanti Sherchan expressed her gratitude to the
Kathmandu Matropolitan City and the Literary Journalists’ Association for naming the
road where the statue stands as the Bhupi Marg.
Also present at the function were senior poet
Bairagi Kaila, president Narendra Bahadur Shrestha and secretary Radheshyam Lekali of the
Literary Journalists’ Association among others.
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