India Faces Rise in Language-Based Discrimination

Imagine if people in different parts of India started treating each other badly just because they speak different languages.

Some people are attacking others, like shopkeepers, for not speaking a certain language.

This problem is getting worse and is even seen as a threat to the country's unity.

One of the reasons is a new school rule that wants kids to learn three languages, which some people think favors Hindi.

Politicians are making things worse by using language to divide people.

The article says this goes against what India is supposed to be about – everyone should be treated equally, no matter what language they speak.