Hindi is not in conflict with any Indian language: Shah

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that Hindi is not in conflict with any Indian language, emphasizing that "Hindi is the friend of all Indian languages."

- RAJESH KUMAR THAKUR @ New Delhi

Speaking as the chief guest at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Department of Official Language, Shah underscored the integral role of language in a nation's identity and development.

Describing language as the "soul of a nation," Shah said that it is not merely a means of communication, but also embodies the spirit of a country. "Hindi language cannot be inimical to any Indian language. Hindi is a friend of all Indian languages, and together, Hindi and other Indian languages can take the programme of enhancing our self-pride to its ultimate goal," he said.