Truly original, poet of the deprived: Literary community mourns demise of Vinod Kumar Shukla

Renowned Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla has passed away. He was 88. Shukla was a recipient of the prestigious Jnanpith Award. His death has prompted widespread grief from literary figures and political leaders. He is remembered for his unique writing style and contributions to Hindi literature. His works often focused on the lives of the deprived and common people.