In Pictures: CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates Delhi Shabdotsav 2026

CM Rekha Gupta inaugurated the three-day Delhi Shabdotsav 2026 at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, celebrating India’s literary, cultural, and artistic heritage with performances, book releases, and youth engagement activities

1. 👁 CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates Delhi Shabdotsav 2026
   

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   CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates Delhi Shabdotsav 2026 at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium on Friday, a three-day cultural and literary festival celebrating India’s heritage, culture, and literature (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

1. 👁 Delhi CM highlighted India’s resilience, noting that the country has re-established itself time and again
   

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   Delhi CM highlighted India’s resilience, noting that the country has re-established itself time and again despite numerous invasions throughout history (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

1. 👁 She said the festival’s theme, Bharat Abhyudaya, reflects a vision of development rooted in civilisational values
   

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   She said the festival’s theme, Bharat Abhyudaya, reflects a vision of development rooted in civilisational values (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

1. 👁 The CM emphasized the importance of balancing modernity with values
   

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   The CM emphasized the importance of balancing modernity with values, underlining that science and culture should be given equal importance (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

1. 👁 She noted that platforms such as Shabdotsav help connect younger generations with their cultural roots through literature, art, and discussions
   

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   She noted that platforms such as Shabdotsav help connect younger generations with their cultural roots through literature, art, and discussions (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

1. 👁 The three-day festival will feature classical dance performances, music, bhajans, poets’ conferences, open mic sessions, and panel discussions
   

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   The three-day festival will feature classical dance performances, music, bhajans, poets’ conferences, open mic sessions, and panel discussions (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

1. 👁 Around 40 books will be released during the event
   

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   Around 40 books will be released during the event, alongside publication stalls and forums for youth engagement in literature and culture (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

1. 👁 CM Gupta announced plans to organize Delhi Shabdotsav annually
   

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   CM Gupta announced plans to organize Delhi Shabdotsav annually and expand its scale in the coming years to further promote cultural engagement (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)

1. 👁 Delhi Shabdotsav 2026 also includes cultural performances, youth forums, food stalls, and interactive sessions, offering a holistic celebration of India’s literary and artistic heritage
   

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   Delhi Shabdotsav 2026 also includes cultural performances, youth forums, food stalls, and interactive sessions, offering a holistic celebration of India’s literary and artistic heritage (Source: Photo by Amit Mehra)