Raipur . Raipur has given the country and the state many eminent journalists in the field of journalism, one of whom is the late senior journalist Pankaj Sharma. To perpetuate his memory, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma unveiled his statue at Pankaj Garden, Kho-Kho Para. 

During the ceremony, a special documentary of approximately one hour, based on the life and journalistic journey of the late Pankaj Sharma, was also screened. The documentary recalled his journalistic career, his work in India and abroad, his writing style, communication skills, and dedication to journalism. The documentary emotionally connected the audience with Pankaj Sharma's personality and work.

Deputy Chief Minister Sharma said that the late Pankaj Sharma lived journalism not just as a profession, but as a responsibility and a mission. In his limited life, he created a mark with his talent and writing that continues to inspire the journalistic world. Sharma said that perpetuating Pankaj Sharma's memory is not just an honor for an individual, but a tribute to Raipur's rich journalistic tradition.

Pankaj Sharma gave Raipur journalism national recognition: Brijmohan Agrawal
MP Brijmohan Agrawal, who presided over the event, said that Pankaj Sharma represented Raipur's journalistic tradition, which earned national recognition through its talent and writing. He added that the heights Pankaj Sharma achieved in journalism are inspiring for generations to come. The unveiling of the statue in his memory will serve as an important medium to introduce future generations to his contributions.

MLA Sunil Soni and MLA Motilal Sahu also remembered the late Pankaj Sharma, highlighting his contributions to the field of journalism. Senior journalist Himanshu Dwivedi elaborated on Pankaj Sharma's journalistic style, his writings, and his influence on journalism of that era. On this occasion, MLA Anuj Sharma proposed an

initiative to establish institutions and honors in Pankaj Sharma's name.
He proposed expanding the name of Pankaj Udyan to "Journalist Pankaj Sharma Udyan," naming the school at Kho-Kho Para after "Journalist Pankaj Sharma," and instituting the Young Journalist State Award in the name of the late Pankaj Sharma.

He also suggested naming a major building at the University of Journalism after "Pankaj Sharma." All guests on the stage supported these proposals and agreed on the need to institutionally preserve Pankaj Sharma's memory.

Speakers at the event noted that the late Pankaj Sharma made extraordinary contributions to journalism during his short life. He gave a new direction to Hindi journalism and enhanced the prestige of Indian journalism both domestically and internationally with his talent. This ceremony in his memory is not limited to the unveiling of a statue, but also a pledge to advance journalistic values, traditions, and inspiration for the new generation. The event was organized under the joint auspices of the Raipur Press Club, Akhand Brahmin Samaj Chhattisgarh, and the Brahmin Cultural Building Management Committee.