Summary:
Since literary works help shape people's perspectives, it is important to give them their due attention, said Rajan Muthane, chairman of Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, who was a part of this Ma Ta Katta discussion. Ahead of the elections , the literary community in Kolhapur came together for a discussion on what they want from the upcoming government. The participants also shed light on the factors that should go into allocating budgets for organisations which promote literature and culture. The event was arranged by the Marathi daily Maharashtra Times. They voiced their concerns over how the cultural development is not considered a priority by anyone while making their manifestos, and how it should be taken into consideration among the many other factors..