Language rows rage in India as ruling party pushes Hindi
225d ago
World
Deutsche Welle
A senior official from India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stated that English speakers in India will soon feel ashamed, sparking controversy over the party's push for Hindi as the primary language. This initiative has faced increasing opposition, highlighting linguistic and cultural tensions within the country. Critics argue that prioritizing Hindi marginalizes non-Hindi speakers and undermines India's linguistic diversity. The debate underscores the complex relationship between language, identity, and national unity in India.