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Amit Shah: Hindi and regional languages are "two sisters of the same mother"

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that Hindi and India's regional languages are like "two sisters of the same mother," with no inherent conflict between them. He argued that promoting Hindi ultimately strengthens all languages and fosters national unity. Speaking in Agartala at a Rajbhasha Sammelan, Shah credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for encouraging the adoption of India's linguistic heritage. Separately, in Silchar, he contrasted the BJP's infrastructure achievements in Assam with the Congress party's long tenure.

Key Points: Amit Shah on Hindi & regional languages as sisters

  • Hindi & regional languages are complementary
  • Promoting Hindi strengthens all languages
  • Modi govt encouraging linguistic heritage
  • BJP's development record in Assam highlighted
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"Hindi and local languages are two sisters of same mother": Amit Shah at Rajbhasha Sammelan in Agartala

Union Home Minister Amit Shah says promoting Hindi strengthens all Indian languages, highlights development in Assam under PM Modi's leadership.

"There can never be a conflict between Hindi and local languages because they are two sisters of the same mother. - Amit Shah"

Agartala, February 20

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said there can never be a conflict between Hindi and regional languages, describing them as "two sisters of the same mother."

Addressing the Joint Regional Official Language Conference (Rajbhasha Sammelan) for the Eastern, North-Eastern and Northern Regions in Agartala, Shah said promoting Hindi ultimately strengthens all languages and fosters unity in India's diverse linguistic landscape, highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to encourage the use and learning of India's rich linguistic heritage.

He said, "There can never be a conflict between Hindi and local languages because they are two sisters of the same mother... Hindi is the friend of all languages. When Hindi is promoted, all languages become stronger."

"Today, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the entire country stands strong with the resolve to move forward by learning and adopting its own language," he added.

Shah inaugurated the Joint Regional Official Language or Rajbhasha Conference of the East, North-East and North regions today at the Indoor hall of the International Fair Complex in Hapania.

Earlier in the day, Shah praised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government's development record in Assam, asserting that what the Congress party could not achieve in fifty years, the BJP accomplished in just ten.

Addressing a public gathering in Silchar, Shah highlighted the government's infrastructure achievements, noting that in the last five years, Assam witnessed 14 kilometres of road constructed daily, hundreds of bridges completed and four major new bridges inaugurated.

"Congress ruled for years, but it did nothing for the development of Assam. What Congress could not do in fifty years, we did in ten years. In the last five years, 14 kilometres of road have been built in Assam every day... Almost hundreds, thousands of bridges were built, and four big new bridges," Shah said.

The Rajbhasha Sammelan in Agartala brought together officials from the East, North-East, and North regions, focusing on strategies to implement the official language policy while promoting regional languages, highlighting India's unique linguistic plurality.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Finally, a sensible approach to the language debate. We need a common language for national integration, and Hindi is the most practical choice. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Arjun K
As someone from the Northeast, I appreciate the sentiment, but actions matter more than words. We need concrete policies and funding to preserve and promote our indigenous languages like Kokborok in Tripura.
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Sarah B
Interesting perspective. India's linguistic diversity is truly amazing. A balanced approach is key. In Canada, we see similar debates between English and French.
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Karthik V
The sister analogy is good, but let's be honest, in many government jobs and competitive exams, Hindi proficiency gives an unfair advantage. We need a truly level playing field for all Indian languages.
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Meera T
Promoting our languages is great, but what about the infrastructure claims? 14 km of road daily in Assam is impressive if true. Development and cultural preservation should go hand in hand.

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