New Delhi, May 16 -- President Droupadi Murmu conferred the 58th Jnanpith Award on Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya during an event held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday.

Speaking on the occasion, the President congratulated Jagadguru Rambhadracharya. She also congratulated Gulzar for the Jnanpith Award, who could not attend the Award ceremony, according to an official release.

She wished that Gulzar soon become fully healthy and active and continue to contribute to art, literature, society, and the country.

The President said that literature unites and awakens society. From the social awakening of the 19th century to our freedom struggle in the 20th century, poets and writers have played a great role in connecting peo...