Lekhani Sahitya Parishad organised its sixth annual convention in Agartala, bringing together writers, poets and cultural personalities from northeastern states. The event celebrated linguistic diversity through book releases, literary awards, poetry, traditional dances and cultural performances.
The sixth annual convention of Lekhani Sahitya Parishad and its affiliated organisations brought together writers, poets, academicians, journalists and cultural personalities from different parts of Northeast India and eastern India, celebrating the region’s rich linguistic and cultural diversity through literature, research, music and traditional performances.
The day-long multilingual literary and cultural programme was organised at the Student Health Home auditorium in Agartala on November 1. Representatives of Bengali, Assamese, Kokborok, Sadri, Odia and Mog literary communities participated in the convention, highlighting the importance of preserving regional languages and strengthening literary connections among different communities.
Renowned litterateur Dilip Roy inaugurated the convention. Sukhamoy Murasingh addressed the gathering on behalf of the Tripura organising committee. Senior speaker Rabindra Kishore Debbarma, widely recognised for his contributions to Kokborok grammar, and Pranab Sarkar, representing Agartala Press Club, were among the prominent speakers. Professor (Dr.) Ratan Kumar Saha, Vice-Chancellor of Techno India University, Tripura, attended the programme as a special guest.
One of the major highlights of the convention was the release of nine joint literary anthologies, including Smaranika 2026, along with 15 individual books written in Bengali, Assamese and Sadri. The publications brought together literary contributions from writers belonging to different linguistic communities across India and Bangladesh.
Edited under the guidance of Parishad Chief Adviser Amalesh Kumar Ghosh, Smaranika 2026 featured poems and short stories exploring diverse cultural experiences, human relationships, nature, social issues and contemporary life. The anthology included contributions from writers from both sides of Bengal and several other states, reflecting the shared literary traditions and cultural connections across geographical boundaries.
Another significant publication released during the programme was Bhashanadir Bhalobasha, a research-based work published in Assamese, Bengali and English. Assamese poet Anjali Dutta from Nalbari played an important role in bringing out the publication in collaboration with Amalesh Kumar Ghosh and Dr. Partha Pratim Biswas. During the convention, Dutta discussed the research-based publication and its literary significance. She was among 15 invited writers and academicians from Assam who participated in the event.
The convention also recognised contributions to literature, culture, journalism and social service through the presentation of the Lekhani Ratna Awards 2026. A total of 32 personalities received the awards for their respective contributions.
Among those felicitated were Dr. Mohammed Mujahid Rahman, Kriri Mog Chowdhury, Snehmoy Roy Chowdhury, Dr. Bhaskar Majumdar, Partha Chakraborty, Dr. Alok Bhattacharya, Manasi Ghosh, Shyamashree Poddar Saha, Anjali Dutta, Dr. Runa Pal, Dr. Nirmalendu Acharya, Nitai Sharma, Tapan Baidya, Dr. Akbar Ali Shah, Dr. Saroj Mahato, Dr. Manoranjan Das, Rasik Sarkar, Nigamananda Mandal, Dr. Ashish Kumar Baidya, Sebak Bhattacharya, Sushanta Ghosh, Keshabi Oraon and Dr. Debabrata Deb Roy, among others.
Representatives of several leading media organisations in Tripura were also felicitated for their contributions to promoting literature, cultural activities and public awareness. The organisations included Akashvani Agartala, News Vanguard, Pratibadi Kalam, Tripura Observer, Tripura Bhabishyat, Tripura Times, Tripura Darpan, Aajker Fariad, Dainik Sambad and Syandan Patrika.
Cultural performances added colour and enthusiasm to the seven-hour programme. A traditional Hojagiri dance performed by Reang (Bru) women and young girls emerged as one of the major attractions. Their remarkable balancing skills and traditional presentation received enthusiastic appreciation from the audience.
Acclaimed Kathak exponent Manasi Ghosh also captivated the gathering with her performance. Assamese Bihu songs presented by Kabita Deka Talukdar, along with poetry recitations in Assamese, Odia and Sadri, further enriched the cultural programme. Artists and performers from different linguistic communities presented their respective traditions, providing a platform for cultural exchange and artistic expression.
Biswajit Manik also shared his association with the Kokborok language, highlighting the importance of linguistic identity and literary development. Writers, poets and cultural representatives from different communities participated in discussions and presentations throughout the event. Tripura Police Deputy Superintendents of Police Naini Mog Chowdhury and Nityananda Sarkar were also present.
Several literary organisations from Agartala, Belonia, Santirbazar and Udaipur participated in the convention, demonstrating the growing interest in promoting literature and cultural activities across Tripura.
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The sixth annual convention of Lekhani Sahitya Parishad provided an important platform for writers, researchers, artists and cultural organisations to exchange ideas, showcase their creative works and strengthen relationships among different linguistic communities.
Through literary publications, research presentations, award ceremonies and traditional cultural performances, the programme highlighted the importance of preserving indigenous and regional languages while encouraging greater cooperation among literary communities. The event concluded as a celebration of the Northeast’s linguistic plurality, cultural heritage and shared literary traditions.
