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Gujarat CM Urges Mother Tongue Pride for Viksit Gujarat Vision

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel emphasized preserving and promoting one's mother tongue and cultural heritage as essential for building a 'Viksit Gujarat' aligned with the national 'Viksit Bharat' vision. He made these remarks while presenting the Sahitya Gaurav Puraskar awards during a Matrubhasha Mahotsav event organized by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy. The CM cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on the unmatched value of mother, motherland, and mother tongue, linking cultural pride to national development. The event also saw the simultaneous publication of 51 books by the Academy.

Key Points: Gujarat CM on Mother Tongue, Culture for Viksit Gujarat

  • Preserve mother tongue & culture
  • Pride in language is cultural expression
  • Link to Viksit Bharat 2047 vision
  • Honoring literary contributors
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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel calls for preserving mother tongue, culture to realise 'Viksit Gujarat' vision

CM Bhupendra Patel calls for preserving language & heritage to realize Viksit Gujarat vision, honoring writers on International Mother Language Day.

"There is no match for Mother, Motherland, and Mother Tongue. - Narendra Modi"

Gandhinagar, February 21

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday called upon citizens to preserve and promote their mother tongue and cultural heritage while leading the state towards a 'Viksit Gujarat' in line with the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat', asserting that pride in one's mother tongue is the true expression of Indian culture.

During the celebration of International Mother Language Day, Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel stated that respecting other languages while taking pride in one's mother tongue is the true expression of our culture.

In this context, he said that our mother tongue begins with (a) and culminates at (jny), symbolising --knowledge. He further said that the deepest emotions of the heart can truly be expressed only through such profound understanding of one's mother tongue. CM further emphasised that preserving our language and culture and passing them on to the next generation is the need of the hour.

Chief Minister was addressing the gathering during the Sahitya Gaurav Puraskar event Matrubhasha Mahotsav organised by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy in Gandhinagar on the eve of International Mother Language Day in the presence of Minister of State for Sports, Youth Services and Cultural Activities Dr Jayram Gamit.

Referring to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's statement that "There is no match for Mother, Motherland, and Mother Tongue," CM said that anyone who takes pride in their mother tongue is a matter of pride for him.

On this occasion, CM presented the Sahitya Gaurav Puraskar for the year 2024 to Pravin Darji for the Gujarati language and Mavji Maheshwari for the Kutchi language.

In the context of the Yuva Gaurav Puraskar, awarded by the Gujarat Sahitya Academy to young writers and litterateurs, Ajay Soni and Dipak Nanda were awarded for their contributions to Gujarati and Kutchi literature, respectively, for the year 2024.

Describing the mother tongue as a symbol of collective identity and self-respect, the Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister has instilled this sense of pride among the people through the Somnath Swabhiman Parv and through sustained efforts to revive heritage and culture.

He also highlighted the special place accorded to culture, language, and knowledge traditions in Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat@ 2047.

CM urged all language and literature enthusiasts, writers, and citizens to contribute by preserving and promoting language and culture, and to take the lead in building a Viksit Gujarat for a Viksit Bharat.On this occasion, Chairman of the Gujarat Sahitya Academy, Bhagyesh Jha, delivered the welcome address to the Chief Minister and the dignitaries present.

During the event, the Gujarat Sahitya Academy also published as many as 51 books simultaneously.

The event was attended by the Secretary of the Sports, Youth, and Cultural Activities Department, Dr. Rahul Gupta, Registrar of the Gujarat Sahitya Academy, Dr Jayendrasinh Jadav, renowned poet and writer Madhav Ramanuj, Music artists Shyamal-Saumil Munshi and Sushri Aarti Munshi, as well as Tusharbhai Shukla and folk singer Kirtidan Gadhvi, along with a large number of writers, language lovers, and literature enthusiasts.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Fully agree. Development (Viksit) doesn't mean losing our roots. Gujarat's culture, language, and business acumen can go hand-in-hand. Good to see Kutchi language getting recognition too alongside Gujarati.
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Aman W
While preserving language is crucial, I hope this translates into concrete action in schools. Most CBSE/ICSE schools in cities barely teach Gujarati. We need a balance - global skills with local soul.
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Sarah B
As someone who moved to Ahmedabad for work, I've been trying to learn Gujarati. It's challenging but so rewarding to connect with colleagues and neighbors in their mother tongue. Initiatives like these are wonderful.
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Karthik V
The point about respecting other languages while taking pride in your own is key. India's strength is diversity. We must promote Gujarati without putting down Hindi, English, or any other language spoken in the state.
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Meera T
Publishing 51 books at once! That's impressive. Hope they are made accessible and affordable. True preservation happens when literature reaches the common person, not just stays in academic circles.

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