On 29 May 2025, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated a two-day Literary Conference at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi. She emphasized the richness of India’s linguistic diversity, noting that its many languages and dialects reflect the spirit of Indianess.
President Murmu spoke on the evolving nature of literature, stating that while the context of love and compassion may change, the core emotional values remain constant. She underlined that modern literature must go beyond didacticism and encourage dialogue and engagement.
The event, organized by the Ministry of Culture and the Sahitya Akademi, aims to spark constructive conversations on themes like:
- Poets’ Meet
- Feminist Literature of India
- Change in Literature vs. Literature of Change
- New Directions of Indian Literature in Global Perspective
The conference will conclude with a special session on the legacy of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar.
During the event, President Murmu also accepted credentials from envoys of six countries: Thailand, Costa Rica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Turkiye, Bangladesh, and Kazakhstan.
