Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 'Delhi Shabdotsav', a three-day literature and cultural festival themed 'Bharat Abhyudaya'. She emphasized connecting with roots, integrating tradition with progress, and fostering intergenerational cultural understanding. Minister for Culture Kapil Mishra described the festival as a counter to 'ideological terrorism' and 'false history', aiming to promote a future-oriented India grounded in its civilizational ethos.