Patna, September 28 (IANS) Vice President CP Radhakrishnan said on Sunday that an understanding of each other’s literature can help achieve “Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat” and described a religion as a religion in the form of a religion in the country.
UNMESHA in Patna – Addressing the Vailadictory session of the third edition of the International Literature Festival, the Vice President recalled his conversation with a European dignitaries, who asked how India is united despite its many languages and cultures, for which he replied: “Despite the diversity of languages,” our religion is one. “
He described Bihar as an intellectual power plant in the ancient world, highlighting the ancient centers of the state including Nalanda and Vikramashila universities.
Highlighting the role of Bihar in social change, the Vice President remembered the total revolution movement under the leadership of Champaran Satyagraha and folk hero Jayaprakash Narayan under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, in which he actively participated at the age of nineteen, later became the district general secretary of the movement.
He said that Bihar has been a critical change and conscience, in which Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India and the folk hero Jayaprakash Narayan, national leaders like Indian democracy’s conscience is contributed.
His Radhakrishnan expressed confidence that UNMESHA will remain the cornerstone of literary culture, which inspires future generations of writers, thinkers and readers.
Radhakrishnan also mentioned the rich historical heritage of Bihar, given that it was the birthplace of democracy in Verry 2,500 years ago with powerful empires like Magadha and Maurya.
He attracted similarities with the Kudavolai system of elections in the Chola Empire, which emphasized India’s ancient commitment to self-governance.
This festival held from 25 to 28 September is a celebration of literature in many languages, providing an excellent platform for writers, scholars, publishers and poets from 15 countries, which represents more than 100 languages.
Prior to the Valedictory session, a public meeting in Karur, Tamil Nadu saw a minute’s silence for those who lost their lives in a tragic incident.
Earlier, Radhakrishnan was warmly welcomed at Patna Airport by Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha at Patna Airport since assuming office.
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