Amit Shah Champions Hindi as India’s Unifying Language on Hindi Diwas
On Hindi Diwas, Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a strong case for expanding Hindi’s role beyond everyday chats and office memos. Speaking at the Fifth All India Official Language Conference in Gandhinagar, he urged that Hindi become the backbone of technology, science, law, justice, and even police work.
"Hindi isn’t just for official papers or simple talks—its reach should grow to cover science, tech, courts, and policing," Shah said. He believes using Indian languages in all sectors will build a deeper connection with people across the country.
Shah extended a warm invitation to chief ministers of all states: write to the Union Home Ministry in your mother tongue, and he’ll reply in the same language. This move aims to celebrate India’s linguistic diversity while promoting Hindi.
Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shah highlighted how Modi uses technology to boost regional languages. He announced the launch of the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (Indian Languages Section) in the Department of Official Language, calling it a game-changer that makes the department more comprehensive.
Hindi, Shah stressed, isn’t a rival to other Indian languages—it’s their best friend. He spotlighted the Sarthi software, a handy tool that translates between Hindi and other regional languages, fostering unity.
Gujarat stands out as a shining example of this harmony. Though Gujarati is the state’s mother tongue, Hindi and Gujarati thrive together. Leaders like Dayanand Saraswati, Mahatma Gandhi, and Sardar Patel championed Hindi, helping unite languages and expand opportunities for students. Today, Gujarat kids learn both languages, boosting their national reach.
Shah pointed out how Hindi has woven the nation together through public debates and communication. He recalled Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s emphasis on ‘Swaraj’ (self-rule), ‘Swadharma’ (own faith), and ‘Swabhasha’ (own language) as keys to a nation’s self-respect. "No country can truly be free without its own way of speaking," he added.
Parents, take note: Shah encouraged teaching kids in their mother tongue. "Switching to another language can cut their learning power by 30%," he warned. He also gave a nod to Sanskrit as the root of Indian wisdom, with Hindi carrying that knowledge to every home.
In a video message on X (formerly Twitter), Shah celebrated the past decade under Modi’s leadership as a "golden era" for Indian languages and culture. From UN speeches to G20 summits and SCO meetings, Modi proudly uses Hindi and regional tongues, raising their global stature.
As India marks ‘Amrit Kaal’—the era of independence—Modi’s ‘Panch Pran’ (five vows) push to shed colonial symbols, with languages at the heart. Hindi, now 76 years as the official language, has transformed public life, thanks to the Department of Official Language’s 50 years of dedicated work.
This Hindi Diwas push for mother tongues and tech integration could spark a new wave of linguistic pride in India.
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