Prime minister Narendra Modi met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on september 28 in New Delhi.
PM Modi described the meeting as an “insightful discussion on a wide range of subjects” in a post on X.
VP Radhakrishnan at Unmesha international Literature Festival
VP Radhakrishnan was the Chief Guest at the valedictory session of the third edition of Unmesha in patna, Bihar.
The festival, held from september 25–28, celebrates literature across multiple languages.
It brought together writers, scholars, publishers, and poets from 15 countries representing over 100 languages.
Condolence for the Karur Incident
Before the session, a minute of silence was observed for victims of a recent tragic incident in Karur, tamil Nadu.
Warm Welcome in Bihar
This marked Radhakrishnan’s first visit to bihar since assuming office.
He was welcomed at patna Airport by governor Arif Mohammad Khan and deputy chief minister Vijay Kumar Sinha.
Bihar’s Cultural and Spiritual Heritage
Described bihar as “land of Dharma, culture, and knowledge.”
Highlighted Bihar’s contribution to spiritualism and its global influence.
Referred to Bodh Gaya (Buddhism) and Vaishali (Jainism) as centers of enlightenment and ethical teachings.
Historical and Intellectual Significance
Praised ancient universities like Nalanda and Vikramshila as centers attracting scholars from across Asia.
Recognized bihar as home to powerful empires (Magadha, Maurya) and early democracy (Vaishali).
Noted India’s ancient commitment to self-governance with examples like the Kudavolai system.
Social and Cultural Contributions
Mentioned the Champaran Satyagraha and the Total Revolution Movement led by Jayaprakash Narayan.
Celebrated cultural heritage: Mithila painting, Bidesia folk theatre, and Chhath Puja festival.
Highlighted Bihar’s ongoing contribution to civil services, academia, technology, and law.
Significance of Unmesha
Defined “Unmesha” as awakening new ideas, narratives, and perspectives.
Festival bridges language, cultural, and ideological divides.
Expected to inspire future generations of writers, thinkers, and readers globally.
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