PM Modi to inaugurate Marathi literature conference on Feb 21
NEW DELHI [Maha Media]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate on February 21 the 98th Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, which will bring together authors and critics from across the country.
The conference, which was first held in 1878 with noted scholar and social reformer Mahadev Govind Ranade as president, has been held almost annually since 1926 and brought together scholars, critics, literary figures to deliberate on a range of issues, including the relevance of Marathi in changing times.
Wellknown expert of Marathi folk literature, culture, traditions and theatre artiste Tara Bhawalkar is the president of the conference which returns to the national capital after a gap of 71 years.