Acharya Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad meets former President Ram Nath Kovind in Visakhapatnam

Acharya Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad met former President of India Ram Nath Kovind during his visit to Visakhapatnam on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Mr. Lakshmi Prasad serves as the national president of the Vishwa Hindi Parishad. During the courtesy call, the author presented the former President with Hindi and Telugu books that he wrote.

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Mr. Lakshmi Prasad spoke to Mr. Kovind about his work with the "Aadaan – Pradaan" exchange programme, which aims to support national integration between the two languages. He explained his efforts to introduce famous Telugu literature, society, education, and politics to Hindi speakers through his writing. At the same time, he creates Telugu works that focus on unique aspects and personalities from non-Telugu regions. He also gave Mr. Kovind books about how the Hindi language and its literature are growing in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Former President Ram Nath Kovind shared his happiness about the meeting.

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Courtesy calls between prominent authors, cultural leaders, and former heads of state are common ways to discuss literary achievements and cultural exchange programmes. Such meetings often highlight regional language promotion and efforts to bridge linguistic gaps across different states in India.