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Arunachal Author Yeshe D. Thongchi Honored with Bhupen Hazarika Award
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🗓 19 Jul 2026, 04:18 PM
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Arunachal Pradesh writer Yeshe D. Thongchi has been selected to receive the Bhupen Hazarika Award, recognizing his contributions to literature.
On 2023, the Bhupen Hazarika Award committee announced that Arunachal Pradesh author Yeshe D. Thongchi would be the recipient of the 2023 Bhupen Hazarika Award. The award, presented annually to writers who have made significant contributions to Indian literature, will be conferred in a ceremony held in Guwahati.
Yeshe D. Thongchi, known for his novels and short stories that explore the culture and landscapes of the Northeast, has published several critically acclaimed works. His writing, often written in the local dialect, has earned him recognition across the country.
The Bhupen Hazarika Award, named after the legendary Assamese singer and composer, aims to honor literary figures who promote regional voices. Thongchi’s selection underscores the growing visibility of Northeast writers in the national literary scene.
In a statement, the award committee praised Thongchi’s dedication to preserving indigenous narratives and said the award would encourage more writers from remote regions to share their stories.
Yeshe D. Thongchi, known for his novels and short stories that explore the culture and landscapes of the Northeast, has published several critically acclaimed works. His writing, often written in the local dialect, has earned him recognition across the country.
The Bhupen Hazarika Award, named after the legendary Assamese singer and composer, aims to honor literary figures who promote regional voices. Thongchi’s selection underscores the growing visibility of Northeast writers in the national literary scene.
In a statement, the award committee praised Thongchi’s dedication to preserving indigenous narratives and said the award would encourage more writers from remote regions to share their stories.