Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Vajpayee's Historic Hindi Speech at UN Celebrated 48 Years On
Imagine a world meeting where everyone spoke English or French.
In 1977, India's representative, Vajpayee, decided to speak in Hindi, his native language, at the UN.
This was a big deal because it showed India's pride and confidence.
He talked about important things like peace, nuclear weapons, and helping the poor.
He used an old Indian saying, 'the world is one family,' to remind everyone to work together.
His speech was a success, showing that India could have its voice heard internationally in its language.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee addressed the UN General Assembly in Hindi on October 4, 1977.
This was the first time Hindi was used on the global platform of diplomacy.
Vajpayee was the External Affairs Minister of India at the time.
The speech occurred during a time of political transition in India.
The speech advocated for peace, nuclear disarmament, and addressing global economic disparities.
- Who
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee, India's External Affairs Minister.
- What
- Delivered the first speech in Hindi at the UN General Assembly.
- When
- October 4, 1977.
- Where
- United Nations General Assembly.
- Why
- To assert India’s cultural identity and voice on the global stage.
- Event
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee's first Hindi speech at UNGA
- Date
- October 4, 1977
- Location
- United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
- Speaker
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- Role
- External Affairs Minister of India
- Government
- Morarji Desai-led Janata Party