📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Sasha India
Entertainment
Sikkim Teen Prisca Adhikari Crowned Winner of Nepal’s ‘Poet Idol Junior’
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 02:34 PM
👁 19
Fourteen‑year‑old Prisca Adhikari from Sikkim has won the ‘Poet Idol Junior’ competition held in Nepal, marking a notable achievement for the young poet.
Sikkim’s 14‑year‑old poet, Prisca Adhikari, emerged as the champion of the ‘Poet Idol Junior’ contest staged in Nepal. The competition, which showcases young literary talent from the region, concluded with her securing the top spot among a field of junior poets.
Organisers of the event highlighted Adhikari’s command over language, emotive expression, and originality as key factors that set her apart from her peers. Her winning piece, delivered in both Hindi and English, resonated with the judges for its depth and lyrical quality.
The victory brings attention to the growing literary culture among youth in the northeastern states of India, and officials from Sikkim’s Department of Education have pledged to support further participation in similar platforms.
Adhikari’s success is expected to inspire other young aspirants in the region to pursue poetry and creative writing, reinforcing cross‑border cultural ties between India and Nepal.
The ‘Poet Idol Junior’ finale was attended by educators, cultural activists, and media representatives, all of whom praised the event for encouraging artistic expression among children.
Organisers of the event highlighted Adhikari’s command over language, emotive expression, and originality as key factors that set her apart from her peers. Her winning piece, delivered in both Hindi and English, resonated with the judges for its depth and lyrical quality.
The victory brings attention to the growing literary culture among youth in the northeastern states of India, and officials from Sikkim’s Department of Education have pledged to support further participation in similar platforms.
Adhikari’s success is expected to inspire other young aspirants in the region to pursue poetry and creative writing, reinforcing cross‑border cultural ties between India and Nepal.
The ‘Poet Idol Junior’ finale was attended by educators, cultural activists, and media representatives, all of whom praised the event for encouraging artistic expression among children.