Jhunjhunu: Renowned singer Zakir Abbasi has been awarded the prestigious Shining Diamond Excellence Achievers Award for his outstanding contributions to promoting road safety awareness through music. The award ceremony, organized by Traffic Welfare and Road Safety Foundation, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, took place at Magal Sain Auditorium in Karnal, Haryana, on Sunday.
Abbasi, who serves as Secretary of Bazm-e-Mausiqi and is also Jhunjhunu’s Election Icon, has been recognized for using his musical talent to raise awareness about road safety across the country. His songs on the subject have had a significant impact on the public, making him a source of pride for the Jhunjhunu district.
The award ceremony was graced by several prominent personalities, including Raghavendra Kumar, popularly known as ‘Helmet Man,’ Haryanvi singer Veer Dahiya, and actor and director Raj Arora. Zakir Abbasi gave a special performance of one of his road safety songs during the event, earning widespread appreciation.
District Collector Ramavatar Meena, Madrasa Board Chairman MD Chopdar, President of Bazm Sarfaraz Khan, Advocate Dharampal Banshiwal, Treasurer Manwar Diwan, and other members of Bazm-e-Mausiqi congratulated Abbasi on his achievement. The foundation recently appointed Zakir Abbasi state coordinator for Rajasthan.
