Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Fadnavis Praises Modi’s Hindi and Regional Language Commitment
Maharashtra held a large meeting about Hindi and other Indian languages.
Devendra Fadnavis said people feel proud when Narendra Modi speaks Hindi around the world.
Amit Shah said Marathi and other regional languages should be respected.
He also said Maharashtra is a very multilingual state.
The leaders talked about teaching children in their mother tongues.
They connected this idea to the New Education Policy.
Fadnavis remembered Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s Hindi speech at the United Nations.
Shah also praised the language work of Vinoba Bhave and Veer Savarkar.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said hearing Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak Hindi globally fills Indians with pride.
Fadnavis spoke at the Hindi Diwas celebration and 6th All India Official Language Conference in Navi Mumbai.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said regional languages, including Marathi, deserve deep respect and preservation.
Both leaders highlighted the New Education Policy’s promotion of mother-tongue and Indian-language education.
Fadnavis cited Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s Hindi address at the United Nations, while Shah discussed Vinoba Bhave and Veer Savarkar’s linguistic contributions.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the gathering.
- What
- The 6th All India Official Language Conference and Hindi Diwas celebration focused on Hindi, regional languages, and mother-tongue education.
- When
- Monday.
- Where
- Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The event was held to celebrate Hindi and discuss the promotion, preservation, and official use of Indian languages.
- Event
- Hindi Diwas celebration and 6th All India Official Language Conference
- Location
- Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Speaker
- Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Chief Minister
- Union minister present
- Amit Shah, Union Home Minister
- Education policy
- The New Education Policy promotes education in local and additional Indian languages.
- Marathi status
- Amit Shah said the central government granted Marathi classical language status.
- Historical reference
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee was cited as an early opposition leader to address the United Nations in Hindi.