Avoid Hindi language events in non-Hindi speaking states : Stalin urges Modi

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday urged to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to avoid holding Hindi language oriented events in non-hindi speaking States and hold special events celebrating the richness of all the classical languages recognised in respective States.In a Demi-Official letter to Mr Modi, he drew his atteiton regarding the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Chennai Doordarshan combining it with the culmination of Hindi Month Celebrations today.

The function is being presided over by Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi. Noting that the Constitution does not accord national language status to any language, Mr Stalin said Hindi and English are used only for official purposes such as legislation, judiciary and communication between the Union and the State Governments.

"In the circumstances, in a multilingual country like India, according special place to Hindi and celebrating Hindi Month in non-hindi speaking States is seen as an attempt to belittle other languages, he said
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"Therefore, I suggest that holding such Hindi language oriented events in non-hindi speaking States could be avoided or if the Union Government still desires to hold such events, celebration of the local language month in respective states must also be done with equal warmth", he added.

"Further, I also suggest that the Government of India can hold special events to celebrate the richness of all the Classical languages that it has recognized in the respective States", Mr Stalin said.This could enhance the cordial relationship among all, he said.(UNI)<>