Maharajganj: Maharajganj Mahotsav opened with pomp and show and great enthusiasm with charming presentations by various artists.
Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, Gorakhpur MP Ravi Kishan, Sadar MLA Jaimangal Kanaujia were prominently present in the inauguration ceremony of the festival.
Paniyara MLA Gyanendra Singh,Pharenda MLA Virendra Chaudhary and Nautanwa MLA Rishi Tripathi were also present among others.
The three-day festival includes variuos programmes of different folk artists. The renowned poets and singers Kumar Vishwas, Maithili Thakur, Pankaj Udhas and Dinesh Lal Yadav alias Nirahua will also present their recitations during the festival.
Tight security arrangements have been made for the programme under the direct supervision of SP Dr. Kaustubh.