Vinod Kumar Shukla Passed Away After Winning The 59th Jnanpith Award

Exam-focused facts from the 25 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

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Vinod Kumar Shukla, a renowned Hindi writer, poet, and novelist, passed away at the age of 88 in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
He was the first person from Chhattisgarh to receive the Jnanpith Award, which is the highest literary honor given to writers in Indian languages.
He was awarded the 59th Jnanpith Award for his significant contributions to Hindi literature.
His major novels include Naukar Ki Kameez, Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rahti Thi, and Khilega To Dekhenge.
His first booklet of poetry, titled Lagbhag Jai Hind, was published in 1971.
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur confirmed the cause of death as multiple organ infection and organ failure.