Sajano Bagan by Manoj Mitra: A Socio-Political Exploration of Environmental Consciousness and Human Relationships

The present study explores the socio-political aspects of Manoj Mitra’s play “Sajano Bagan” through an analysis of the play’s depiction of environmental consciousness and its consequences for interpersonal relationships. This study uses a critical perspective to examine how the play challenges established power structures, confronts urgent socio-environmental issues, and encourages a reevaluation of human-nature connections in the context of modern civilization. Examining the play’s socio-political critique—which centers on the power relationships between various social strata and the exploitation of natural resources—is essential to this research. The study looks at how “Sajano Bagan” opposes prevailing narratives and promotes environmental justice and equity by emphasizing the problems of underprivileged groups and their symbiotic relationship with nature. In summary, this study highlights the importance of Manoj Mitra’s “Sajano Bagan” as a socio-political work that broadens our comprehension of human interactions, environmental consciousness, and the interdependence of society and environment. It draws attention to the transformative potential of literature in promoting empathy, increasing consciousness, and upending established power hierarchies, all of which lead to the eventual promotion of more responsible and mindful interactions with the environment and one another.