Thinkers Collective hosts Abbas Qamar’s “Romance of Resistance” in Chandigarh
Babushaih Bureau
Chandigarh | January 2026: Celebrated Urdu poet Abbas Qamar will be in Chandigarh for a special poetry session titled “Romance of Resistance,” organised by Thinkers Collective, promising an evening of powerful words, lyrical defiance, and thoughtful reflection.
Known for his evocative verse and sharp socio-political insight, Abbas Qamar is an internationally published and performed Urdu poet. He is also a research scholar in Political Science, with interdisciplinary interests in culture and politics, and has received academic training from the University of Delhi and Jamia Millia Islamia.
Qamar has previously served for three years in the Editorial Department of the Rekhta Foundation, further contributing to the preservation and promotion of Urdu literature.
The poetry session will explore themes of love, resistance, identity, and social conscience, blending romance with dissent through spoken word and verse.
Event Details:
- ? Date: 30 January 2026
- ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
- ? Venue: Government Museum Auditorium, Sector 10-C, Chandigarh
?️ Entry: Free and open to all