J&K L-G Manoj Sinha Calls Hindi a National Connector and Stresses Respect for All Languages
At a Srinagar youth event, he framed language promotion as cultural unity grounded in respect for India’s many tongues.
Overview
- He addressed “Hindi Rangmanch – Humari Bhasha, Humari Pehchaan,” organized by Wadies Hindi Shiksha Samiti at Tagore Hall in Srinagar.
- He said Hindi has linked the country and its shared culture over 75 years and urged young people to learn and respect other languages.
- He cited the September 14, 1949 Constituent Assembly debate, saying Hindi drew broad support, including from non-Hindi regions, as part of national identity.
- He described India as home to 453 living languages and characterized Hindi as a connecting link for 140 crore Indians.
- He felicitated students, teachers and artists involved in a June–July campaign across four Kendriya Vidyalayas to build interest in Hindi among classes 6–10.