New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan on Friday, February 21. After 71 years, the three-day Marathi literary conference will be held in Delhi to explore its role in contemporary discourse.

"Marathi literary gathering, being held in the national capital after 71 years, will celebrate Marathi literature's timeless relevance and explore its role in contemporary discourse," a release said.

The Prime Minister will address the gathering on the occasion and inaugurate the literary conference at around 4:30 PM at Vigyan Bhavan.

This comes as the government has granted Marathi classical language status. The event, which will be held from February 21 to 23, celebrates...