Srinagar, May 30 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called upon writers, authors and intellectuals to play an active role in countering distorted narratives and promoting fact-based discourse through literature.
Addressing the inaugural session of the third edition of the Kashmir Literature Festival here, Sinha said literature has the power to influence society and shape public opinion through creative expression.
He said writers have a responsibility to present authentic accounts of the nation’s history and contemporary realities, and ensure that facts are not misrepresented to serve vested interests.
The lieutenant governor stressed the need to preserve India’s cultural and historical heritage and remove remnants of the colonial mindset from public discourse.
“Writers and intellectuals should contribute towards correcting inaccuracies and providing readers across the world with a truthful understanding of the country’s past and present,” he said.
Sinha said literature can serve as a powerful medium for social transformation, cultural awareness and intellectual engagement, urging the literary community to use its platforms to promote truth and national consciousness.
The Kashmir Literature Festival has brought together writers, scholars, poets and literary enthusiasts from different parts of the country to discuss literature, culture, history and contemporary issues. The event aims to encourage intellectual exchange and celebrate the literary heritage of Jammu and Kashmir.(NVI)
