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His contribution to Assamese literature and journalism earned him nationwide recognition, and his award marked a proud moment for the entire Assamese literary community.
Assam GK Topic
Who Was The First Assamese To Receive The Jnanpith Award?
The first Assamese writer to receive the prestigious Jnanpith Award was Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya. He was honoured in 1979 for his outstanding novel "Mrityunjay", which reflects deep philosophical and humanistic themes set in the socio-political backdrop of Assam.