Union Home Minister Amit Shah stressed the significance of languages and their scripts, highlighting that they should not be politicized. He urged parents to ensure their children learn their mother tongue to preserve literature, culture, and history for future generations. Shah emphasized the government’s focus on providing primary education in students’ own mother tongues to help them understand their roots and traditions.
Addressing a language conference in Agartala, Shah urged stakeholders in the Northeastern region to avoid politicizing languages and creating controversies over scripts. He advocated for the use of ‘Nagari Lipi’ for local languages to safeguard linguistic identities. Shah noted the rich diversity in the Northeast, with over 200 dialects and a multitude of festivals, ethnic communities, and dance forms.
The Home Minister dismissed criticism against Hindi, emphasizing the importance of preserving oral languages that lack scripts. He praised the people of Tripura for using Bengali, Kokborok, and Hindi simultaneously. Shah highlighted the contributions of Northeastern artists to Hindi music, citing renowned singers like Bhupen Hazarika and Zubeen Garg who gained national and international acclaim through Hindi songs.
Shah commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to promote Hindi and strengthen the Department of Official Language. He credited the government for bringing peace to the Northeast through various peace agreements, leading to the surrender of thousands of misguided youths involved in extremist activities. Shah highlighted the region’s transformation from violence to prosperity, with a focus on tourism and investments.
