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A man collapsed while reciting poetry at Pantnagar Poetry Festival in Uttarakhand and died on the spot. He was 68.<\/p>\n

The incident, which took place in Pantnagar area of Udhamsinghnagar district, is from Sunday.<\/p>\n

“There is a time limit. We have to salute the soldiers. And within the time limit we have to praise the Sanatan. The stage is a punishment, I will not miss the opportunity. The goal is one, we are all one.. I will not break this relationship,” these were the poet’s last lines, before he stuttered, and then slumped to the floor at the Poetry Festival organised in honor of soldiers.<\/p>\n

The video of the incident is now in wide circulation.<\/p>\n

He was taken to the hospital in Pantnagar by the organizers from where he was referred to the district hospital. The doctor of the district hospital declared him dead on arrival.<\/p>\n

The poet was cremated by the family in Mathura.<\/p>\n

Rudrapur Superintendent of Police City Manoj Katyal said that the matter has come to their notice and investigation is being done.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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