Dr Suryakant Bali, a distinguished nationalist thinker and renowned writer, passed away, leaving a significant void in the world of intellectual and cultural discourse. Known for his unwavering commitment to national issues, Dr. Bali’s writings powerfully reflected his deep-rooted concern for the nation and its future. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) expressed profound condolences, acknowledging his invaluable contribution to nationalist thought
Sarkaryavah (General Secretary) of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Dattatreya Hosabale took to X to express grief over the passing away of Dr Bali. Hosabaleji stated, “There is sad news of the demise of renowned writer and litterateur Dr Suryakant Bali. Dr. Suryakant Bali nurtured Hindi literature with his intense nationalist thinking. His writings brought new light in the field of literature and journalism. He was an eminent scholar of Hindi and Sanskrit languages. I bow down in respect and admiration for Dr Bali’s scholarship. I pay my heartfelt tribute to his memory and pray to God to grant peace to the departed soul. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. May God give the bereaved family the strength to bear this loss. Om shanti.”
प्रख्यात लेखक, साहित्यकार डा. सूर्यकांत बाली जी के देहावसान का दुःखद समाचार है। डॉक्टर सूर्यकांत बाली ने अपने प्रखर राष्ट्रवादी चिंतन से हिन्दी साहित्य का पोषण किया। उनकी रचनाओं से साहित्यिक व पत्रकारिता के क्षेत्र में नई रोशनी आयी। हिंदी और संस्कृत भाषा के वे मूर्धन्य ज्ञाता थे।… pic.twitter.com/0KIfNwcwbi
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Suryakant Bali, a scholar of Indian culture and Sanskrit language, taught at Delhi University before becoming the Assistant Editor (1987) of India’s famous Hindi daily newspaper ‘Navbharat Times’. After being the local editor of Navbharat (1994-97), he was the Executive Editor of Zee News. Apart from prolific political writings, his writings on Indian culture were especially appreciated. For a long time, ‘Bharat Ke Mile Patthar’ (Ravivarta, Navbharat Times) was the most favourite column of the readers, which reached the readers in the form of a book called ‘Bharatgatha’ with considerable additions and changes.
Born on November 9, 1943 in Multan (now Pakistan), Bali always feels proud of the fact that his own cultured family as well as his College of Delhi University and its Principal Professor Shanti Narayan played a decisive role in shaping his values. He completed his BA Honours (English), MA (Sanskrit) from the same Hansraj College and then PhD in Sanskrit Linguistics from Delhi University. After that, he associated himself with study, teaching and writing. Apart from two books on political writings- ‘Mahaprashna of India’s politics’ and ‘Bharat ke Vyakti Ki Pehchaan’, Bali ji has published three books on Indian archaeology- ‘Contribution of Bhattoji Dikshit to Sanskrit Grammar (Ph.D. Thisis)’, ‘Historical and Critical Studies in the Atharvaved (Ed)’ and Mahabharata-centric book ‘Mahabharat: Punarpaath’. Shri Bali presented Vedic narrative forms for the first time in Hindi in the form of two novels- ‘Tum Kab Aaoge Shyava’ and ‘Dirghatama’. Thoughtful books ‘Bharat ko samjhane ki Sharanten’ and ‘Mahabharat ka Dharmasankat’ started a new chapter of discussion.
