"Poetry must have real-life connection and a message for the people."
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Haldhar Nag
Haldhar Nag (Odia: ହଳଧର ନାଗ; 31 March 1950 - ) is a Sambalpuri poet and writer from Bargarh, Odisha, India. Popularly known as "Lok Kabi Ratna" (meaning "folk poet gem"). He was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India by Government of India in 2016.
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