Bhubaneswar, Sept. 6 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today said that literature is not merely a creative expression but a powerful instrument of social change.
Inaugurating the literary festival organized by The New Indian Express here, Majhi emphasized that literature created for the exploited, deprived, and neglected sections of society has always played a crucial role in driving social transformation.
He noted that several writers and literary figures have left a lasting impact on contemporary social issues both before and after Independence.
Citing examples, Majhi said poet Fakir Mohan Senapati's Rebati powerfully advocated girls' right to education, while his Chha Mana Atha Guntha highlighted the struggles of landless fa...