New Delhi:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Hindi Diwas.

“Many best wishes to all the countrymen on Hindi Diwas,” PM Modi posted on X.

Earlier today, Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended his heartfelt wishes to people on the occasion of Hindi Diwas and said that all Indian languages are our pride and heritage, and without enriching them, we cannot move forward.

“All Indian languages are our pride and heritage, without enriching them we cannot move forward. Official language Hindi has an unbreakable relationship with every Indian language. This year Hindi has completed 75 years of public communication and national unity as the official language of the country. I am confident that by taking all Indian languages together, official language Hindi will continue to contribute towards realizing the resolution of a developed India,” Amit Shah posted on X in Hindi.

In a video message, the Union Minister also said, “This year’s ‘Hindi Diwas’ is very important for all of us because on 14th September 1946, the Constituent Assembly of India accepted Hindi as the official language. It is completing its 75th year and we are going to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the official language this year. Hindi has been very important for the official language and for the languages of all our states. Hindi has seen many ups and downs. But today, I can say with certainty that there is no competition between Hindi and any local language,” Shah said.

Amit Shah said that Hindi is a friend of all the local languages.

“Whether it is Gujarati, Marathi or Telugu, every language gives strength to Hindi and Hindi gives strength to every language…In the last 10 years, a lot of work has been done under the leadership of PM Modi to strengthen Hindi and local languages. PM Modi has put forth the importance of Hindi in front of the world by giving speeches in Hindi on many international forums and has also increased the interest towards our languages in our country,” the Union Home Minister added.

“In the coming days, the Department of Official Language is also bringing a portal for translation from Hindi to all the languages of the Eighth Schedule, through which, whether it is a letter or a speech, we will be able to translate it into all languages in a very short time using Artificial Intelligence,” he said.

Hindi Diwas is observed annually on September 14 to commemorate the decision to adopt Hindi as one of the nation’s official languages.

New Delhi:

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday extended greetings on the occasion of Hindi Diwas and said the official language Hindi has an unbreakable relationship with every Indian language.

Mr Shah said all Indian languages are the nation’s pride and heritage, adding the the country cannot move forward without enriching them.

“Heartiest greetings of Hindi Diwas to all the countrymen… Official language Hindi has an unbreakable relationship with every Indian language,” he said in a message.

The home minister said this year Hindi has completed 75 years of public communication and national unity as the country’s official language.

“I am confident that by taking all Indian languages together, official language Hindi will continue to contribute towards realising the resolution of a developed India,” he said. 

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New Delhi:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted people on ‘Hindi Diwas’, which is annually observed on this day and is aimed at the promotion of the language.

“Best wishes to all my family members on the Hindi Diwas. I wish the Hindi language will continue to strengthen the thread of national unity and harmony,” he said on X. 

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Hindi Diwas is celebrated on September 14 every year to commemorate the adoption of Hindi as the official language of India by the Constituent Assembly of India on this day in 1949. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India, officially declared 14 September as the Hindi Diwas.

Hindi is majorly spoken in states like Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Punjab, and also in some countries like Mauritius, Nepal, Fuji, Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago. 

Hindi, which is written in the Devanagri script, is one of the 22 scheduled languages of the country. Hindi is one of the official languages of the Union Government, with the other being English.

Hindi Diwas 2023: History

After India gained Independence, a need for an official language was felt to streamline communication between government departments and to reach out to the public. The Constituent Assembly then accepted Hindi as the official language of India on September 14, 1949. The first Hindi Diwas was celebrated in 1953. Hindi was adopted as one of the official languages under Article 343 of the Indian Constitution.

Seth Govind Das, Maithili Sharan Gupt, and Kaka Kalelkar, were among the many who pushed to make Hindi India’s official language. Another prominent Hindi scholar, Beohar Rajendra Simha, also pushed for the promotion of the Hindi language. His birthday falls on September 14 and is remembered as Hindi Diwas.

Hindi Diwas 2023: Significance

Hindi is one of the most spoken languages and millions of people around the world speak it. Hindi Diwas is significant as it promotes national integration that brings together linguistic communities in India. It is celebrated every year to promote the culture and heritage of Hindi and the importance of the language in our culture. This day also serves as a reminder of the linguistic diversity that exists within the country.

Hindi Diwas 2023: Celebrations

Government offices, schools, and educational institutions organize various events and activities to mark the occasion. Competitions, quizzes, cultural programs, seminar workshops, and reading sessions are organised across the country. 

On this day, many organisations also give awards to writers, poets, and cultural activists who have contributed to enriching the language. Social media users also take the opportunity to share quotes and poems to celebrate Hindi Diwas.

While September 14 is celebrated as Hindi Diwas or National Hindi Divas in India, January 10 is celebrated as World Hindi Day. World Hindi Day is celebrated on January 10 every year, with an aim to promote the use of the Hindi language worldwide.