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Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Pays Tribute to Prabha Khaitan at Kolkata’s ‘Ek Mulakat’
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🗓 04 Oct 2026, 08:31 AM
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Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat honored writer Prabha Khaitan’s contributions during the ‘Ek Mulakat’ event in Kolkata.
Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat addressed an audience in Kolkata on Thursday, commending the literary legacy of Prabha Khaitan. Speaking at the ‘Ek Mulakat’ gathering, the minister highlighted Khaitan’s role in shaping contemporary Indian literature and her influence on generations of writers.
Shekhawat noted that Khaitan’s body of work reflects a deep engagement with social issues and cultural narratives, urging the literary community to draw inspiration from her commitment to the arts. He emphasized the importance of preserving such legacies to enrich India’s cultural fabric.
The event, organized in Kolkata, brought together scholars, authors, and cultural practitioners to celebrate Khaitan’s contributions. Attendees listened to remarks from the minister and shared reflections on the writer’s enduring impact.
The minister’s remarks underscored the government’s support for literary figures and the need to foster environments where creative expression thrives across the nation.
Shekhawat noted that Khaitan’s body of work reflects a deep engagement with social issues and cultural narratives, urging the literary community to draw inspiration from her commitment to the arts. He emphasized the importance of preserving such legacies to enrich India’s cultural fabric.
The event, organized in Kolkata, brought together scholars, authors, and cultural practitioners to celebrate Khaitan’s contributions. Attendees listened to remarks from the minister and shared reflections on the writer’s enduring impact.
The minister’s remarks underscored the government’s support for literary figures and the need to foster environments where creative expression thrives across the nation.