Jangipur Book Fair Draws Huge Crowds, Promotes Reading Over Mobiles

• The 20th Jangipur Book Fair 2026 commenced in Raghunathganj, Murshidabad, aiming to draw youth towards books.
• Theme: "Not mobile, books are true friends!" The fair targets 35 lakh rupees in sales by March 16.
• Inaugurated with a colorful rally, attended by State Minister Akhruzzaman, playwright Pradip Bhattacharya, and other dignitaries.
• Akhruzzaman highlighted the fair as a platform for knowledge; Bhattacharya called it an "emotion for Bengalis."
• Features stalls from various publishers, literary discussions, cultural programs, and activities for children and teenagers.