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Ghazipur Literature Festival 2025

Ghazipur Literature Festival (GLF) is a bold celebration of Ghazipur’s literary, historical, and cultural legacy, uniting authors, scholars, poets, filmmakers, and artists to revive and amplify regional narratives. By preserving history, bridging local and national discourse, and honoring Bhojpuri’s global footprint, GLF puts Ghazipur on the national map. Its Girmitiya connection makes it international, bringing Bhojpuri voices from Mauritius, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname, Fiji, Norway, and other countries, creating a global dialogue on shared heritage and identity.

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THE GLF TEAM

Vivek Satya Mitram

Vivek Satya Mitram

Co-curator, GLF and Co-founder, Bharat Dialogues

Pooja Priyamvada

Pooja Priyamvada

Co-curator, GLF and Co-founder, Bharat Dialogues

Amarnath Tiwari

Amarnath Tiwari

Chief Co-ordinator - Outreach & Programming and Convenor

Yashwant Narayan Rai

Yashwant Narayan Rai

Lead Co-ordinator, Publicity & Partnerships

Monika Pathak Parti

Monika Pathak Parti

Manager-Hospitality

Anjelina Alexander

Anjelina Alexander

Manager, Guest Coordination

Sandeep Nayak

Sandeep Nayak

Executive, Marcomm & Partnerships

Humans of GLF

Upendrra Rai

Upendrra Rai

CMD, Bharat Express

Kumar Shailendra

Kumar Shailendra

Renowned Author & Academician

Rati Saxena

Rati Saxena

Renowned Author & Founder, Kritya International Festival

Vishwa Vijay Singh

Vishwa Vijay Singh

Veteran Business Leader

Jitendra B Singh

Jitendra B Singh

COO, Eva Feeds

Achyout Pandey

Achyout Pandey

MD, Nand Residency

Dr. Anand Pradhan

Dr. Anand Pradhan

Renowned Journalist & Media Educator

Sanjay Massoom

Sanjay Massoom

Renowned Screenwriter

Dr Sagar

Dr Sagar

Renowned Lyricist

Sanjay Krishna

Sanjay Krishna

Author & Journalist

Dr. M D Singh

Dr. M D Singh

Renowned Homeopathy Doctor, Author & Poet

Om Prakash Tiwari Baccha

Om Prakash Tiwari Baccha

Mantri, Ati Pracheen Ramleela Committee, Harishankari- Ghazipur

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Gupta

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Gupta

Co-Coordinator, Sambhavana Kala Manch, Ghazipur

JURY for GLF Awards

Rati Saxena

Rati Saxena

Renowned Author & Founder, Kritya International Festival

Aparna Dwivedi

Aparna Dwivedi

Renowned Author & President, Acharya Hazari Prasad Dwivedi Memorial Trust

Kumar Shailendra

Kumar Shailendra

Renowned Author & Academician

Pooja Priyamvada

Pooja Priyamvada

Co-curator, GLF and Co-founder, Bharat Dialogues

Vivek Satya Mitram

Vivek Satya Mitram

Co-curator, GLF and Co-founder, Bharat Dialogues

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About Bharat Dialogues

Bharat Dialogues: Connecting Voices, Creating Impact

Bharat Dialogues is a transformative platform dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations that connect, inspire, and create impact across diverse sections of society. Established with the vision of uniting the entire nation as Bharat, the platform aspires to be an intersectional impact hub where diverse voices converge to address key societal, cultural, and economic issues. Bharat Dialogues seeks to go beyond surface-level engagement, aiming to create a space where the marginalized, the unheard, and those living outside the metropolitan centers can voice their concerns and aspirations.
 
The ethos of Bharat Dialogues is rooted in the belief that the true spirit of India lies in its diversity—not just in the urban centers but also in the towns, villages, and remote corners that are often overlooked. We recognize that there is no single definition of Bharat; it is a complex mosaic of communities, languages, and traditions. For us, Bharat is not confined to the metropolises but extends to those whose voices are often excluded from mainstream narratives. Our mission is to amplify the concerns of marginalized groups, rural communities, and individuals who traditionally lack representation in public discourse and policy-making. Through our initiatives, we aim to bring to light the issues that matter most to these communities, addressing the needs and aspirations of people from all walks of life.