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Gujarat Chief Minister Opens Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2026
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 25 Oct 2026, 06:15 AM
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The Gujarat chief minister inaugurated the Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2026, marking the start of a multi‑day literary event in the city.
Ahmedabad welcomed the Gujarat chief minister as he officially opened the Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2026. The ceremony, held at the city's cultural complex, signalled the commencement of a three‑day program featuring authors, publishers and literary scholars from across India and abroad.
The festival aims to promote reading culture, foster dialogue between writers and readers, and showcase regional literature alongside global works. Organisers have scheduled panel discussions, book launches, and interactive sessions for students and book lovers.
State officials highlighted the event's role in positioning Gujarat as a hub for cultural tourism and intellectual exchange. The chief minister emphasized the government's commitment to supporting the arts and education through such platforms.
The inaugural day concluded with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony and a brief address by the chief minister, after which the first panel on contemporary Indian fiction commenced.
The festival is expected to attract thousands of visitors and will run through the weekend, concluding with a closing ceremony on Sunday.
The festival aims to promote reading culture, foster dialogue between writers and readers, and showcase regional literature alongside global works. Organisers have scheduled panel discussions, book launches, and interactive sessions for students and book lovers.
State officials highlighted the event's role in positioning Gujarat as a hub for cultural tourism and intellectual exchange. The chief minister emphasized the government's commitment to supporting the arts and education through such platforms.
The inaugural day concluded with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony and a brief address by the chief minister, after which the first panel on contemporary Indian fiction commenced.
The festival is expected to attract thousands of visitors and will run through the weekend, concluding with a closing ceremony on Sunday.