New Delhi, Feb. 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in Delhi, as he arrived at Vigyan Bhavan on the invitation of National Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar.

"Today, on the invitation of Sharad Pawar ji, I am getting the opportunity to join this proud tradition," Modi said during the inauguration.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Marathi writer Tara Bhawalkar, and Sammelan president Usha Tambe were present at the event attended by PM Modi.

Expressing his love for the Marathi language, the prime minister said that it is "sweeter than nectar".

"Marathi language is sweeter than nectar, so you are well aware of my love for Marathi language and Marathi...