Studying in mother tongue instills strong values, says CJI Gavai

Studying in one’s mother tongue leads to a deeper understanding of subjects and helps build strong values that stay with you for life, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan Gavai said on Sunday during a visit to his alma mater in Mumbai amid rising language politics in Maharashtra.

- Niraj Pandit

“My education in my mother tongue has never had any adverse effect on my professional journey,” the CJI said at Girgaon’s Chikitsak Samuh Shirodkar School, where he studied from class 3 to 7.

“Learning in one’s mother tongue helps build a strong foundation. Once that is firm, you can stand in any situation.”