Hailing from arguably the most powerful political family in Pakistan, Fatima Bhutto sees her visit to God's own country as a learning experience | By Yentha
Trivandrum: The fourth edition of the Kovalam Literary Festival is sure to be highlighted across the world with some help coming from the latest emerging name from the Bhutto family – 29 year old Fatima Bhutto. Unlike her predecessors this young and talented woman has earned her name through her prowess in transforming words to grasp the imagination of literature loving people from around the globe. In a glittering ceremony held at Hotel South Park, Fatima Bhutto was introduced to the media by Binoo K John, founder, Kovalam Literary Festival.
Talking to the media, Fatima Bhutto said that this was her first time in Kerala and that she was excited to be here. “There are not many South Indians who have visited Pakistan, and there aren't many from Pakistan who have visited this part of the world. So I see this as a learning experience and expect some cultural exchange. Kerala has a great culture and equality among its various religions. It has a high rate of literacy and of course you have great food.”
As a recognisable name in contemporary world literature, Fatima Bhutto holds high regard for Indian literature. “Everybody reads Indian novels nowadays,” she noted.
Belonging to the younger generation in the world of literature, Fatima Bhutto raised many eyebrows with her candid remarks on her dislike of Facebook. “Facebook intrudes into people's privacy and the people willingly surrender themselves to this intrusion. As a person who respects privacy, I am not a fan of Facebook.”
Talking about her view point on the political legacy of the Bhutto family, this young Bhutto opined that it was time for the Bhuttos to restrain from politics
“Bhuttos need to be outside politics to let the field to open up in Pakistan. As for me, I have not envisioned politics as an option in my career anytime.”
She also answered questions regarding the current state of chaos prevailing in the political and social scene in Pakistan.
“It would be absurd to term Pakistan a failed nation. But the system of governance we have there has certainly been a failure. The country is called a democratic state because public elections are held every five years. But it is only when these elections are conducted in a fair manner that the nation can be truly called a democratic nation. Also, there is the need for peace both in the national and international scene for the development of a country. I am against the accumulation of weapons by anyone anywhere in the world.”
When asked about her next book, the young Bhutto replied that all though she is yet to begin work on it, the book will be 'about Pakistan, about Karachi, about a place that's highly misunderstood by the rest of the world.'
The Kovalam Literary Fest is to commence at Kanakakunnu Palace grounds on Saturday, October 1. Fatima Bhutto will be delivering a lecture on politically relevant subjects between India and Pakistan at 10 in the morning. The festival is open to public and will also have book reading sessions by renowned authors like Shehan Karunatileke (Chinaman) and Mohammed Hanif (Our Lady Of Alice Bhatti). The festival will be inaugurated by the Union Minister of New and Renewable energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah.
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