The ‘Lets Inspire Bihar’ Literature Festival 2026 electrified Patna on Sunday, uniting India’s literary elite and vibrant youth in a tapestry of ideas and inspiration.
Art, Culture, Youth, and Tourism Minister Arun Shankar Prasad, as chief guest, proclaimed literature society’s essence, vital for rooting youth in tradition and shaping tomorrow’s society.
IPS stalwart Vikas Vaibhav, event patron, sketched a bold development trajectory: 15% annual growth to rival top states, building on 13.09% from last year. With 14 crore people including 9 crore youth, entrepreneurship trumps employment dependency. His initiative’s 30 startups already employ 100+.
Cultural revival took center stage with Prasad’s guru-shishya program, celebrating Bihar’s legacy from Buddhist compassion to poets Dinkar and Renu.
Amit Lodha’s talk on literature as social catalyst in Bihar enthralled, blending admin tales with praise for Vaibhav. Mrityunjay Sharma facilitated debates on harmony amid divisions, book launches including Jyoti Jha’s standout title.
Gathering notables like Prof. Parmendra Vajpai, Rachna Yadav, Samir Parimal, Priyanka Jha, Pallavi Rani, Radha Shailendra, and Ashish Adarsh, the fest bridged past glories with future ambitions, heralding Bihar’s literary-led resurgence.