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Motion · S6M-20327 · 6 Jan 2026

Saudha Society of Poetry and Indian Music at the Parliament

Lodged by Foysol Choudhury Standard Motion 10 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the Saudha Society of Poetry and Indian Music on the success of its Rhymes for River & Planting event, which was held at the Parliament on 18 December 2025; understands that Saudha is an organisation working acros sthe UK to create a new audience for classical Indian and south Asian music and is currently pursuing the creation of a Western Gharana, or school, of Indian classical music; commends Saudha for its work with lonely, sick and young people, and people who have special educational needs; notes that there were over 40 attendees at the recent event in the Parliament, which included songs from Chandra Chakraborty, a Tagore performance by Anasua Paul and TM Ahmed Kaysher and readings from the poets, Medha Singh and Nazaret Ranea; celebrates the cross-cultural strength of Saudha’s work, and wishes it the very best in its future endeavours.

Supporters (10)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.