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AUTHOR QUITS SAHITYA AKADEMI CITING POLITICAL INTERFERENCE

Why in the news? Controversy arises as a Malayalam author resigns from Sahitya Akademi, citing political interference over Union Minister’s participation in the festival. About the Author’s Resignation: Malayalam author C. Radhakrishnan quits Sahitya Akademi’s general council, citing political interference. Objects to Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurating Sahityotsav, claiming lack of literary credentials. Author’s …

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