Overview

• He reaffirmed that a majority of Indians want to be multilingual and deserve a fair opportunity to learn multiple languages.
• He said no language should be imposed on anyone and called for voluntary adoption through awareness rather than compulsion.
• He described Hindi as a necessity in southern states bordering Hindi-speaking regions and likened its uptake to the practical adoption of English.
• He warned that resentment toward the BJP and Prime Minister Modi is being redirected at the Hindi language, politicizing the broader debate.
• He urged leaders to consider future generations’ linguistic needs by creating space for regional identities within a unified multilingual framework.