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'''Ajit Singh Saini''' (1922–2007) was an eminent and critically acclaimed  writer<ref>Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature : Sasay-Zorgot, pp 4066, By Sahitya Akademi, Amaresh Datta, Mohan Lal, Published by Sahitya Akademi, 1987,Item notes: v.5, Original from the University of Michigan</ref><ref>An Encyclopedia of Punjabi Culture and History, pp 76, By Mohinī Guptā, Contributor Mohinī Guptā,Published by Ambe Books, 1999, Original from the University of Michigan

</ref><ref>Ajīta Saiṇī, shak̲h̲asīata ate racanā, By Dewa Rāja Wija, Published by Loka Sāhita, Prakāshana, 2000, Original from the University of Michigan</ref><ref>Aurata phālatū nahīṃ, Dūjā marada, ate Aphīma dī golī: tinna nāwaliṭa, By Ajit Saini, Ajīta Saiṇī, Ajītaūjā marada 1978 Saiṇī, Ajītaphīma dī golī 1978 Saiṇī, Published by Ke. Lāla, 1978</ref>  of Punjab (India). He was associated with the Punjabi daily "Ajit"<ref name="ajitjalandhar.com">http://www.ajitjalandhar.com/</ref> as its managing editor<ref>Benn's Media, pp 463,  By Benn Business Information Services, Published by Benn Business Information Services, 2001</ref>  and columnist.<ref name= "Dr. Kang"/> He is remembered in Punjab both as a freedom-fighter and an acclaimed writer and columnist. He was an officer in [[Indian National Army]] (INA) and  a close  lieutenant of [[Subhas Chandra Bose]]. Saini worked with the wire service of INA and [[Arzi Hukumat-e-Azad Hind]] or  Provisional Government of Free India, more simply, Indian government in exile.<ref name= "Dr. Kang"/>

Ajit Saini, died 10 December 2007 and his demise was widely condoled in Punjab. In a condolence message the Chief Minister said that 'Saini was a multi-faceted personality who served in the Indian National Army (INA) and made a significant contribution towards the Indian freedom struggle. As a noted Journalist and an eminent Columnist Ajit Saini through his prolific writings in the esteemed columns of  regional and national newspapers proved to be instrumental in bringing social awakening amongst the down-trodden and unprivileged section of the society. In his death "a void has been created in the literary circles which was difficult to be filled"', said  Badal.<ref name = "Ajit Saini Obituary">Senior journalist, Punjabi writer Ajit Saini passes away , Punjab Newsline Network, Monday, 10 December 2007</ref><ref name = "Ajit Saini Obituary3">[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20071211/punjab1.htm  Badal mourns Ajit Saini’s death , 11 December,  Tribune News Service]</ref><ref name = "Ajit Saini Obituary2">Punjab CM condoles demise of Ajit Saini, Publication: PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd., Publication Date: 10-DEC-07 [http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-33546048_ITM]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.punjabnewsline.com/content/view/7055/38/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=29 January 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081212103401/http://www.punjabnewsline.com/content/view/7055/38/ |archive-date=12 December 2008 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://bharatsandesh.com/bharat/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1639&Itemid=27 |title=Archived copy |access-date=30 January 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707231549/http://bharatsandesh.com/bharat/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1639&Itemid=27 |archive-date=7 July 2011 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>