During the meeting, the 12th volume of the report of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language was approved, which will be presented to the President. The meeting focused on the importance of promoting and strengthening Indian languages and the official language. In his address, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the significance of respecting heritage and erasing the signs of slavery as part of the “Panch Pran” (five vital elements) outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He highlighted the need for all Indian languages and the official language to demonstrate their strength for the complete implementation of these elements. Shah emphasized that respecting heritage is incomplete without respecting language and that acceptance of the official language can only be achieved by giving due respect to local languages. He emphasized that promoting all Indian languages, including Hindi, is essential for empowering the nation and that there should be no competition between Hindi and local languages.
Shah mentioned that Prime Minister Modi has taken the initiative to introduce engineering and medical courses in 10 languages, and these courses will soon be available in all Indian languages. He emphasized that this moment will mark the rise of local and official languages. Shah also highlighted the importance of promoting Indian languages on a global platform, noting that Prime Minister Modi proudly presents Hindi and other Indian languages in his speeches. He commended the efforts to connect different languages and create momentum for the language movement. Shah emphasized that acceptance of the official language should come from goodwill, inspiration, and encouragement rather than just through laws and circulars. He praised the resilience of Indian languages and their dictionaries, which have remained intact even after the period of slavery. Shah acknowledged that languages have played a crucial role in uniting the country.
The meeting also approved the 12th volume of the report, which focuses on the theme of “Simplification.” Shah expressed gratitude to all the members of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language and expressed confidence that the committee will continue to work towards the promotion and dissemination of the official language in the future. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab, Union Ministers of State for Home Affairs Shri Ajay Kumar Mishra and Shri Nishith Pramanik, and other committee members