NewzVille Desk
The Vice-President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan, today graced the valedictory session of the third edition of ‘Unmesha’ – International Literature Festival in Patna, Bihar, as the Chief Guest.
Dr. Arif Mohammad Khan, Governor of Bihar; Vijay Kumar Sinha, Deputy Chief Minister; Raju Kumar Singh, Minister of Tourism, Bihar; Dr. Madhav Kaushik, President, Sahitya Akademi and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering at the Festival, the Vice-President began by stating, “Bihar is the land of Dharma, culture, and knowledge”.
He highlighted that Bihar’s contributions to spiritualism are not merely historical but continue to inspire millions globally. Shri Radhakrishnan emphasized that Bihar is a confluence of Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu traditions, making it a unique spiritual heartland.
He recalled that Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya under the Bodhi tree.
The Vice President expressed his happiness in addressing the third edition of Unmesha, one of Asia’s largest and most inclusive international literature festivals.
He emphasized the festival’s celebration of literature as a tool to shape societies, transform minds, and create lasting legacies, bringing together writers, poets, scholars, translators, and publishers from around the world.
The four-day festival, organized from 25-28 September 2025, is a celebration of literature in multiple languages, offering an excellent platform for writers, scholars, publishers, and poets from 15 countries, representing more than 100 languages.
The previous editions of Unmesha were held in Shimla (2022) and Bhopal (2023).
