Nalanda, Dec. 22 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor inaugurated the Nalanda Literature Festival 2025 on Sunday, December 21. In an event held in Rajgir, Tharoor, along with Bihar governor Arif Mohammad, took part in the inauguration.

Speaking to the media, the Congress MP described such festivals as an opportunity to promote the tradition of discussing literature and ideas.

"Knowledge should not be limited to the classrooms, but also outside the university. The literature festival is an opportunity where we can carry forward this tradition by discussing literature and ideas," Tharoor told the media.

Shashi Tharoor also opened up about the development of the state of Bihar in line with the legacy of the Nalanda University.

"I have that the ...