Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has expressed his opposition to the celebration of Hindi-oriented occasions in non-Hindi talking states by a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The letter comes forward of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Chennai Doordarshan, that are being mixed with Hindi Month Celebrations on October 18, 2024. The occasion can be presided over by the Governor of Tamil Nadu.
In his letter, Stalin highlighted that the Structure of India doesn’t accord nationwide language standing to any language with Hindi and English solely getting used for official functions similar to laws, judiciary, and communication between the Union and State Governments. He argued that celebrating Hindi Month in non-Hindi talking states like Tamil Nadu might be perceived as an try to diminish the significance of different languages.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi relating to “Hindi language oriented occasions in non-Hindi talking states might be prevented.”
“…If the Union Authorities nonetheless wishes to carry such occasions, I recommend that celebration of the native language month in… pic.twitter.com/uo5f9fcNUo
— ANI (@ANI) October 18, 2024
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Stalin urged that if the Union Authorities continues to carry such occasions, it ought to equally promote the celebration of the native language month in respective states. He additional proposed that the Authorities of India arrange particular occasions to have a good time the richness of all Classical languages acknowledged by the Union of their respective states to foster stronger bonds and respect among the many numerous linguistic cultures of the nation.
The letter emphasised the significance of nurturing India’s multilingual heritage and the necessity to keep away from giving particular standing to anybody language, notably in states with sturdy linguistic identities. Stalin’s proposal goals to make sure that linguistic range is widely known throughout the nation with equal heat and respect.