A statement by Congress MP Mohammad Jawed from Bihar’s Kishanganj has sparked a political debate by accusing the state government of neglecting Urdu, Bihar’s second official language. Jawed highlighted the government’s failure to hire Urdu teachers in public schools, emphasizing that the Congress will advocate for the language’s preservation and oppose any actions that undermine it.
Urdu, according to Jawed, is an indigenous language of India, contrasting it with Sanskrit, which he claimed originated from outside the country, akin to English. He criticized the government for not appointing Urdu teachers in Bihar’s schools, stressing that the state’s dedication to Urdu should be evident in its recruitment practices.
Mohammad Jawed, a Congress MP representing Kishanganj, won the seat in both the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections. His recent statements are likely to stir reactions from various political parties, especially regarding his views on Sanskrit, reigniting discussions on the recruitment of Urdu teachers.
