1. P.D. Sona, Arunachal Assembly Speaker, raises climate change concerns at Kokrajhar Literary Festival.
2. The event in Kokrajhar, Assam, gathers 180 poets and writers from eight countries.
3. Emphasis on fostering diverse literary exchange during the festival.
Itanagar, Jan 29: P.D. Sona, the Speaker of the Arunachal State Legislative Assembly and Chairman of CPA India Region Zone-III, conveyed profound concerns about climate change and global warming during the third edition of the Kokrajhar Literary Festival.
The event, held in Kokrajhar town in Assam, brought together 180 poets and writers from eight countries, fostering a diverse literary exchange.
Sona underscored the moral obligation individuals bear in safeguarding fragile ecologies, particularly in regions intricately connected to nature.
He stressed the necessity of collective efforts to preserve the environment as the only habitat for future generations. Distinguished figures, including Dr. Bina Vidya Dharan, Emmanuel Majaw Khan, Dr. Avani Bhagavati, and renowned poet Samir Tanti, actively participated in panel discussions during the festival.
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Commending the festival’s organizing committee for facilitating cultural exchange and intellectual dialogue, Sona praised its pivotal role in uniting diverse voices and fostering a shared appreciation for literature.
He attributed the positive transformation of Kokrajhar to the political will of the Government of India, the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the collaborative efforts of the Assam Chief Minister and the people of Bodoland.
Highlighting the festival as a platform for connecting with intellectual minds and fostering meaningful communication, Sona expressed optimism about its impact on instilling a rich literary culture in Bodoland.
He anticipated that the diverse parallel sessions and activities over the three-day event, themed “Exploring Limitless Horizons” this year, would contribute to the intellectual development of young minds.
Encouraging youth to actively engage in literary pursuits, Sona hoped that the festival would lead discussions on governance and sustainable management. The inaugural day of the festival set a lively tone with engaging poetry recitations, poets’ gatherings, and various cultural events.
The Kokrajhar Literary Festival aims to serve as a beacon for international luminaries, inspiring the local community, and fostering a sense of global literary appreciation.
By bringing together literary minds from diverse countries, the festival contributes to a rich tapestry of cultural exchange, intellectual growth, and heightened awareness of pressing global issues, particularly climate change.
