Alumni Meet of University of Kashmir: “Chronicle of ideas, philosophers, civilisation:” CJI Gavai hails Kashmir’s historical legacy

28/07/2025

SRINAGAR, Jul 27: Hailing the civilisational and cultural history of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Sunday said that the state is not just a "record" of dynasties and rulers, but a "chronicle of ideas, philosophers, and civilisation." CJI Gavai was speaking at University of Kashmir's Alumni Meet 2025 program-me in Srinagar. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, J&K CM Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha were also present during the event.
"It has been said that the history of Kashmir is not just a record of dynasties and rulers but a chronicle of ideas, philosophers, and civilisation. Kashmir is known for its complex civilisation. It has deeply embedded India's intellectual and cultural heritage, from the verses of Lal Ded and Habba Khatun of the 14th century", CJI Gavai said while addressing the event.
Gavai further lauded Kashmir's handicrafts and shawls, mentioning that the state has produced voices that resonate far beyond its values.
"Kashmir has produced voices that resonate far beyond its values. Kashmir is renowned for its beauty, rich handicrafts, and exquisite Kashmiri shawls. Today, we are here to celebrate the journey of many and felicitate some of them", he said.
CJI also expressed hope that the University of Kashmir will produce students who will participate in the development of the nation.
"I have full faith and full belief that the University of Kashmir, now bifurcated into the University of Kashmir and the University of Jammu, will produce many more students who will participate and contribute to the development of India as a nation and the development of Kashmir as a region", CJI said.
CJI went on to express gratitude for being given the opportunity to speak at the event and thanked Justice Suryakanth who "entrusted" him with the responsibility.
"I am also grateful to my brothers who have delegated me to speak on behalf of everyone, as Suryakanth ji has entrusted me with this responsibility, considering the time constraint. Kashmir has very rich traditions, as is well-known", CJI Gavai said while addressing the event.
CJI also expressed faith that the University of Kashmir would produce students who will contribute to the development of the Union territory and the nation.
Addressing the 'Mega Alumni Meet 2025' of the University of Kashmir here, the CJI also urged the varsity to make use of its rich alumni to benefit the younger generation.
"I appeal to the university and the faculty to make use of the good alumni for young generations. They can benefit from their rich experience and get a good roadmap for the future," he said.
CJI Gavai said he has full faith and full belief that the University of Kashmir will produce many more students who will actually participate and contribute to the development of India as a nation and to the development of Kashmir as a region.
Describing Kashmir as a truly paradise in the world, Gavai said "we have come here in Jannat (heaven)".
"Kashmir is known for its confluence of civilisation... its beauty, handicrafts, pashmina shawls and cuisine. It has deeply enriched India's intellectual and cultural discourse. Kashmir has produced voices that resonate far beyond it its values," the CJI said.
CJI Gavai said the university has produced a variety of talents from various walks of life who have contributed to law and judiciary, to politics, and to medical science.
Earlier, the CJI felicitated the university's alumni, including former chief minister of the erstwhile state of J-K Ghulam Nabi Azad.
"I was particularly happy to felicitate Ghulam Nabi Azad who has represented my neighbouring district in Vidarbha. Not only that, he has been a very good friend of my father and both of them have worked together in Rajya Sabha and also in Maharashtra politics.
"I was also happy to felicitate (Lok Sabha MP) Mian Altaf. We also felicitated the other alumin for their valuable contribution," he said.

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