31 May - Dwarka Prasad Mishra death anniversary

Dwarka Prasad Mishra (05 August 1901 – 31 May 1988) was an Indian politician, writer and journalist. He was a member of the Indian National Congress and served as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh for two terms during the 1960s.

An Indian freedom fighter and diplomat, he was from Padari a village in Unnao. As a poet he composed the mahakavya, Krishnayana (transl. Journey of Krishna). He became the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh after Ravi Shankar Shukla.

31 May - Walter Whitman birth anniversary

 

Walter Whitman, better known as Walt Whitman, was born on May 31, 1819, in West Hills, New York, and passed away on March 26, 1892, in Camden, New Jersey. A prominent American poet, essayist, and journalist, Whitman is often celebrated as one of the most influential poets in the American canon. His work, particularly the poetry collection "Leaves of Grass," is renowned for its celebration of democracy, nature, love, and friendship. Whitman's innovative use of free verse and his humanist approach to subjects made a lasting impact on the literary world, marking him as a pivotal figure in the transition between transcendentalism and realism. His life and work continue to inspire and resonate with readers around the globe.