Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Madhya Pradesh CM: Suriname's Original Name Was Shriram
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, stated that the country of Suriname was originally called 'Shriram'.
He shared this during a speech at an event.
He also spoke about the importance of studying in your native language, like in countries such as Russia and China.
He thinks India should also prioritize education in local languages.
He connected this to a new education policy, and mentioned Hindi's influence in Pakistan and its popularity through films like Sholay.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav said Suriname's original name was 'Shriram'.
The CM stated this during Turyanaad-25 at MANIT on Saturday.
An ambassador reportedly told organizers at Kalidas Samaroh of the name change.
The CM spoke about the importance of mother-tongue education.
He linked this to the government's policy of local language higher education.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav
- What
- Claimed Suriname's original name was 'Shriram'
- When
- Speaking at Turyanaad-25 on Saturday
- Where
- Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal
- Why
- To highlight the importance of mother-tongue education.
- Event
- Turyanaad-25
- Location
- Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal
- Speaker
- Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav
- CM's Claim
- Suriname was originally called 'Shriram'
- Discussion
- Importance of mother-tongue education
- Policy Highlighted
- New Education Policy (NEP)