Anvesha Varshiki 2024: A Monumental Literary Endeavor in Solidarity with PalestineIn
Anvesha Varshiki 2024, a 542-page special issue in Hindi, has emerged as a beacon of solidarity with Palestine. Edited by poet and leftist activist Kavita Krishnapallavi and he dedicated team, this meticulously crafted volume has captured international attention for its profound quality and unflinching stance against the ongoing genocide in Palestine. Published in India, the issueserves as both a literary milestone and a bold political statement in a world often silent on Israel’s inhumane actions, tacitly supported by global powers like the United States.A Tribute to Palestinian ResilienceAt the heart of Anvesha Varshiki 2024 lies a special focus on contemporary Palestinian poetry, featuring translations of selected works by 24 Palestinian poets, including luminaries such as Zakaria Mohammad, Khalid Juma, Mahmoud Darwish, Noor Hindi, Momen Musa, Fawa Hasnat, Lubna Ahmad Gaza, Rashid Hussain, and Darin Tatour. These poems, many written amidst the bloodshed of ongoing conflict, articulate the suffering, persecution, and unyielding resilience of ordinary Palestinians, including children, under Israeli oppression. Translated into Hindi by esteemed poets and translators like Asad Zaidi, Vinod Das, Vinod Chandola, Bhaskar Chaudhuri, and Rajesh Chandra, the works resonate with raw emotional power.The volume’s cover and interior design exclusively showcase artwork by contemporary Palestinian artists, visually amplifying the anguish of Palestinian atrocities. As editor Kavita Krishnapallavi writes in the preface:"Palestine is another name for unconquered rebellion. Palestinian life is synonymous with dreams of liberation, struggle, and creation. Palestine is an epic saga of enduring pain, relentless liberation struggles, and resolute optimism. A Palestine beats in the heart of every dreamer and freedom seeker! In these dark times, it is a blazing torch on the horizon."Dedicated to Palestine’s fearless freedom fighters and resilient people, Anvesha Varshiki 2024 positions their struggle as a cornerstone of the broader Arab liberation movement. While Arab elites and regimes, swayed by Western imperialism, have often aligned with global capitalist powers, the Palestinian people have resisted Zionist oppression since the Nakba of 1948.A Global Tapestry of ResistanceSpanning 14 sections, the volume is a sweeping anthology of global voices united against oppression. Beyond its focus on Palestinian poetry, it includes:Contemporary Palestinian Poetry: A centerpiece of the issue, capturing the lived experiences of Palestinians. 2–14. Global Poetry and Prose: Contributions from Indian poets condemning Gaza’s injustices, poetry from other Indian subcontinental languages, Asian poetry (including Turkish, Afghan, Iranian, and Arabic), African poetry, Latin American poetry, Russian and Eastern European poetry, Western European poetry, and anti-capitalist poetry from across the world, all translated into Hindi. The issue also features literary discussions, reviews, stories, and satirical essays.In an era dominated by capitalism, where the working class, farmers, and indigenous communities face relentless exploitation, Anvesha Varshiki amplifies the voices of India’s marginalized—tribals, Dalits, minorities, and women—who remain excluded from mainstream development. It draws a parallel between their struggles and Palestine’s fight, framing both as resistance against the forces perpetuating genocidal atrocities that shame humanity.A Call to ActionThrough the contributions of Indian poets, writers, translators, editors, thinkers, and activists, Anvesha Varshiki 2024 has resonated globally. It stands as a clarion call to the world’s proletariat, reminding us that Palestine’s struggle is a humanist endeavor to preserve hope and dignity. The volume urges the world to recognize this truth, warning that the sooner we act, the sooner we can halt humanity’s march toward destruction.
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About the Author
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Bharat Haridas Yadav is an independent journalist, poet, and translator based in Solapur, Maharashtra, India.
With over 2,000 Hindi poems translated into Marathi,
Bharat Yadav has published three books in Marathi and contributes translations to various Indian magazines and web portals.
His notable works include translations of interviews and poems by Turkish poetess Bejan Matur into Hindi and poems by Vietnamese poet Mai Van Phan into Marathi, published on Phan’s personal website.
Bharat Yadav also writes columns for newspapers.
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