Indian Army Organises 1st Military Literature Festival At Khalsa University In Amritsar; Take A Look!
The first-ever two-day Military Literature Festival (MLF) has begun at Khalsa College, Amritsar, on Monday, August 31, 2026, which is organised by the Indian Army, bringing together diplomats, military veterans, military history, literature, strategic thought and the experiences of armed forces personnel on a common platform, while encouraging students to consider careers in the Armed Forces. The…
The inaugural two-day Military Literature Festival (MLF) kicked off on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Khalsa College in Amritsar, organized by the Indian Army. Gathered attendees included diplomats, military veterans, literature aficionados, and armed forces personnel who convened to delve into India's military legacy and contemporary security matters. The festival will continue until Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Lt Gen T S Shergill, PVSM, PhD, chaired the event, alongside notable speakers such as former ambassador Navtej Singh Sarna, diplomat Navdeep Singh Suri, and Lt Gen (Dr) JS Cheema, among others. The MLF's sessions traversed themes like West Asia and Jallianwala Bagh, offering insightful perspectives on geopolitics, military affairs, and India's storied past.
The festival's scope encompassed literary dialogues, interactive engagements, and an exhibition of military paraphernalia, including a T-72 tank, ZU-23 anti-aircraft system, L-70 anti-aircraft gun, drones, night-vision devices, and small arms. The event underscores the significance of military literature in chronicling battles, military operations, leadership encounters, and the personal narratives of soldiers.
Such records not only enrich historical understanding but also serve to enlighten younger generations about the trials confronted by the armed forces.
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