Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Shinde Says Hindi Complements Regional Languages at Navi Mumbai Event
Eknath Shinde said Hindi should help Indian languages work together, not replace them.
He spoke at a Hindi language event in Navi Mumbai.
He said Marathi and Hindi have historical and cultural links.
He also praised saints and writers for helping create a shared Indian culture.
Shinde said regional languages must continue to be respected and protected.
He wants Hindi to be used more in government offices and important fields.
These fields include science, technology, courts, police and administration.
He said better language connections could make communication between citizens and the government easier.
Eknath Shinde said Hindi should connect India’s linguistic communities rather than compete with regional languages.
He called for wider Hindi use while preserving the honour, pride and status of regional languages, including Marathi.
Shinde made the remarks at the Hindi Diwas 2026 celebrations and the 6th All India Official Language Conference in Navi Mumbai.
He advocated using Hindi more in science, technology, courts, police and general administration.
Shinde praised Hindi-speaking citizens for contributing to Maharashtra’s industry, trade and social development.
- Who
- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, speaking in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- What
- Shinde said Hindi complements rather than competes with India’s regional languages and should be expanded alongside them.
- When
- Monday, during the Hindi Diwas 2026 celebrations and the 6th All India Official Language Conference; one article dates the event to September 14.
- Where
- Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To promote Hindi as a link between linguistic communities while preserving regional languages and improving official communication.
- Speaker
- Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister
- Event
- Hindi Diwas 2026 celebrations and the 6th All India Official Language Conference
- Location
- Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Language position
- Hindi should complement, not replace, regional languages
- Proposed uses
- Science, technology, the judiciary, police and general administration
- Regional language recognition
- Shinde highlighted Maharashtra’s pride in Marathi receiving Classical Language status
- Economic reference
- Shinde described Mumbai as India’s financial capital and Maharashtra as an engine of economic progress