The city of Aligarh is set to host a grand Akhil Bharatiya Kavi Sammelan as part of the esteemed Aligarh Mahotsav 2026. This literary Samaroh, dedicated to the memory of Mahakavi Padma Bhushan Dr. Gopal Das Neeraj, will take place on Thursday, 29 January 2026. The event will be held at the Kohinoor Manch, Exhibition Ground, Aligarh, starting at 8:00 PM. Distinguished poets such as Dr. Hariom Pawar and Padma Shri Dr. Sunil Jogi will grace the stage with their patriotic and soulful renditions. The Virat event is being organized under the state industrial and agricultural exhibition. The prominent lineup also includes Dr. Vishnu Saxena, Shri Surendra Sharma, Dr. Sarvesh Asthana, and Shambhu Shikhar. Key organizers and officials supporting the event include Dr. Rakesh Saxena, Mahima, Kinshuk Shrivastav, Yogendra Kumar, and Sanjeev Ranjan. Other participating poets are Tej Narayan Sharma, Balram Shrivastav, Shashik Prabhakar, Dr. Ashok Anjum, Ram Bhadawar, Sonalpa Vishal, Shweta Singh, and Sapna Soni.