A deeply sensitive and thought-provoking poetry collection that turns its gaze toward lives, emotions, and stories that exist right next to us—quietly, constantly, and often unnoticed.

Poet Manisha Pandey presents बगल वाली सीट as more than just a title; it is a powerful metaphor. “Bagal Wali Seat” represents those who share our journeys—on buses, trains, within homes, relationships, and life itself—yet whose struggles, silences, and inner worlds frequently go unacknowledged. This collection seeks to listen to those silences and give them a voice through poetry.

Through evocative yet restrained verse, the poet explores themes of womanhood, self-respect, emotional labour, quiet resistance, fractured relationships, everyday exhaustion, healing, and hope. Her poems draw from lived experience and keen observation, making the personal deeply political without being loud or confrontational. The strength of the collection lies in its simplicity, honesty, and emotional depth.

Speaking about the book, the poet shares:
“This book is for those who always occupy the seat beside us—in journeys and in life. If these poems make someone pause and truly notice them, then the poetry has done its work.”

बगल वाली सीट belongs firmly to the present moment—where listening matters more than declarations, and small, honest truths carry immense weight. The poems do not demand attention; instead, they earn it, lingering quietly in the reader’s mind long after the final page is turned.

This collection will resonate strongly with readers who seek honest, socially aware, and emotionally grounded poetry. It stands as an important contribution to contemporary Hindi poetry, appealing to literary readers, scholars, and anyone who believes that poetry still has the power to bear witness.

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