Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Amit Shah Highlights Hindi’s Role in India’s National Integration
Amit Shah spoke at a meeting about India’s official language, Hindi.
He said Hindi helped people from different parts of India communicate and work together.
Shah explained that he comes from Gujarat, where Gujarati is spoken, but Hindi helped him serve across the country.
He also praised Maharashtra because many languages are spoken there.
He said Marathi should receive great respect.
Shah remembered leaders such as Savarkar, Tilak, Vinoba Bhave, and Shivaji Maharaj for supporting languages and national unity.
He mentioned that the education policy encourages young children to begin learning in their mother tongue.
The event also started new programs for Hindi training, shorthand, and typing.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the 6th Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan in Navi Mumbai on Hindi Diwas.
Shah said Hindi helped him work nationally despite coming from Gujarat, where Gujarati is spoken.
He praised Maharashtra’s multilingual heritage and emphasized respect for Marathi and other Indian languages.
Shah highlighted the linguistic contributions of V.D. Savarkar, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Vinoba Bhave, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
He launched Hindi training, shorthand, and typing initiatives and presented Rajbhasha Kirti and Rajbhasha Gaurav awards.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke at the event, alongside references to historical figures including V.D. Savarkar, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Vinoba Bhave, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- What
- Shah discussed Hindi’s role in national integration, Maharashtra’s multilingual heritage, Indian language development, and government language initiatives.
- When
- The 6th Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan was held on Monday on Hindi Diwas, coinciding with the start of Ganesh Utsav.
- Where
- The event took place in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Shah said Hindi enabled communication and public service across India while emphasizing respect for Marathi, mother tongues, and other Indian languages.
- Event
- 6th Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan
- Location
- Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Occasion
- Hindi Diwas and the start of Ganesh Utsav
- Languages highlighted
- Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Konkani, Sindhi, and Warli
- Education policy
- The National Education Policy prioritizes primary education in the mother tongue.
- Initiatives launched
- Training programs for Hindi language resources, shorthand, and typing
- Awards presented
- Rajbhasha Kirti and Rajbhasha Gaurav awards