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Patna Book Fair Kicks Off at Gandhi Maidan with JD(U) Leader Abhishek Jha’s Expected Reveal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 09:01 AM
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The Patna Book Fair opened today at Gandhi Maidan, featuring literary stalls and a scheduled address by JD(U) leader Abhishek Jha following his recent MLC election defeat.
Patna’s Gandhi Maidan welcomed visitors this morning as the city’s annual book fair officially began. Organisers have set up rows of stalls showcasing a wide range of Hindi and English titles, catering to readers, students, and publishers alike.
Among the cultural highlights, author Nitin Novel is slated to arrive, adding a literary draw to the event. The fair aims to blend literature with the city’s vibrant cultural scene, offering workshops, panel discussions, and book launches.
Adding a political dimension, JD(U) leader Abhishek Jha is scheduled to address the gathering later in the day. Coming off a recent loss in the MLC elections, Jha hinted at a significant disclosure that could shape the party’s next steps in Bihar politics.
The convergence of literary enthusiasm and political anticipation has drawn crowds from across Patna, marking the fair as a focal point for both cultural and civic discourse in the capital.
Among the cultural highlights, author Nitin Novel is slated to arrive, adding a literary draw to the event. The fair aims to blend literature with the city’s vibrant cultural scene, offering workshops, panel discussions, and book launches.
Adding a political dimension, JD(U) leader Abhishek Jha is scheduled to address the gathering later in the day. Coming off a recent loss in the MLC elections, Jha hinted at a significant disclosure that could shape the party’s next steps in Bihar politics.
The convergence of literary enthusiasm and political anticipation has drawn crowds from across Patna, marking the fair as a focal point for both cultural and civic discourse in the capital.