New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah extended his Hindi Diwas greetings on September 14, 2023, and said that Hindi will become a medium to empower and promote regional languages. He also said that the government is committed to the parallel development of all local languages including Hindi.
In a tweet, Shah said, “Hindi is the language of unity, brotherhood, and diversity. It is a language that has been enriched by all the regional languages of India. On this Hindi Diwas, I extend my greetings to all the Hindi lovers and reiterate the government’s commitment to the parallel development of all local languages including Hindi.”
Shah’s statement is significant in light of the recent controversy over the imposition of Hindi in non-Hindi speaking states. Some people have argued that the government is trying to impose Hindi on the entire country and that this is a threat to regional languages. However, Shah’s statement suggests that the government is committed to promoting all languages, including Hindi.
It is important to note that Hindi is already a widely spoken language in India. It is the official language of the Central Government and is used in education, administration, and the media. However, there are many other languages that are spoken by millions of people in India. These languages are important parts of the country’s culture and heritage.
The government’s commitment to the parallel development of all local languages is a welcome move. It is important to ensure that all languages have equal opportunities to thrive and that all Indians have the opportunity to learn and use their own languages.