India, Jan. 3 -- Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said politics would not be allowed to interfere in Marathi literature as he inaugurated the 99th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in Satara.

"Writers may choose to enter politics, but politics should not be brought into literature. As long as I am the chief minister, there will be no political interference in the Marathi literary sphere," Fadnavis said, addressing the gathering at Shahu Stadium in Satara.

The formal inauguration of the literary meet was held in the presence of eminent writers, scholars and cultural figures from across the country. Senior author Vishwas Patil took charge as conference president, succeeding outgoing president Dr Tara Bhavalkar.

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