Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], March 29 (HBTV): Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao shared his experience of visiting the 11th edition of the Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

Deputy CM Sao praised the arrangements and the presence of distinguished scholars at the event, calling it a beneficial platform for India as it brought together representatives from various countries to exchange knowledge.

Speaking to the media, he said, ‘Kalinga Literature Festival is being organised for the 11th consecutive year, and this time, representatives from many countries have come here. In different sessions on various topics, many scholars participated. This is a very beneficial and far-reaching programme. It was a very good event. I have come here for the first time, and I felt very good coming here.’

The 11th edition of the three-day Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) concluded today. The theme of this year’s festival was ‘Decolonizing Literature: The State, Market, and the Literary Community in the Global South.’

According to the official website of KLF, the theme aimed to explore the ways literature in the Global South navigates the enduring legacies of colonialism, the influence of the state and market forces, and the evolving role of the literary community in shaping narratives and fostering cultural dialogue.

The festival commenced with an inauguration ceremony on March 21, with Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati as the chief guest on the first day.

(ANI)