Amit Shah states that regional languages are India's strength, and Hindi is the link between them
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Amit Shah states that regional languages are India's strength, and Hindi is the link between them

During the celebration of Hindi Diwas, Home Minister Amit Shah delivered an important message regarding Indian languages. He emphasized that India's linguistic diversity is not a weakness but its greatest strength. According to Shah, every language in the country carries with it history, folk traditions, and a unique perspective on life.

He noted that multilingualism strengthens the idea of India's 'unity in diversity.' Shah believes that language is not just a means of communication but the memory and self-awareness of a society. However, he clarified that Hindi does not compete with other Indian languages but serves as an important bridge for friendly dialogue among them. The development of Hindi will only be significant if all Indian languages are respected, preserved, and promoted.

Citing Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Mahatma Gandhi, and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Amit Shah highlighted the national role of Hindi. He personally shared his opinion: 'My mother tongue is Gujarati, but Hindi is the language that connects ordinary people in every corner of the country.'

Shah reminded that on September 14, 1949, the Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi as the official language of the Union. He also mentioned that during the independence movement, the concepts of Swaraj (self-rule), Swadeshi (self-sufficiency), and Swabhasha (mother tongue) gave new energy to the national consciousness. Furthermore, he stated that under the new education policy, the mother tongue is placed at the center of learning. Currently, engineering and medical education is conducted in Indian languages, and competitive exams are also held in many such languages.

The minister noted that in the age of technology, Indian languages are not lagging behind but are experiencing a golden age of technological development. Shah mentioned the 'Bhartri' tool, based on artificial intelligence, which simplifies communication between Indian languages. He also mentioned the digital dictionary 'Hindi Shabd Sindhu,' containing over 827 thousand entries, which has become an important resource. In Shah's view, AI and machine translation technologies have broken down language barriers.

Addressing the youth, Shah urged them to learn as many world languages as possible while never abandoning their mother tongue. He strongly requested parents to communicate with their children in their native language. He stated that there is no greater sin than the feeling of insignificance expressed in the phrase, 'I will become small if I speak my own language.' Shah emphasized that language connects us to our mother, the land, history, and culture. He expressed his intention to make Hindi and all Indian languages powerful tools in building a developed India by 2047. In conclusion, he mentioned the 150th anniversary of the creation of 'Vande Mataram' and noted that this anthem should be remembered as a song that made language a weapon of freedom.

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