Union Home Minister Amit Shah has kicked off a big national talk by saying that soon people in India who speak only English will feel out of place, urging a comeback of Indian languages so everyone can stand tall and proud. Speaking at a book release, he echoed the government’s push to put home-grown tongues front and center, nudging people to shake off old colonial habits.
Main Point: Indian Languages Are the Heart of Who We Are
Shah told the audience that Indian languages do far more than help us chat; they carry the story and spirit of our nation. He warned that turning away from them cuts us loose from our roots, claiming, Without our languages, we cease to be truly Indian. According to him, no foreign tongue can capture the depth of India’s festivals, legends, or faith, and a full picture of the country can’t be painted with half-learned English. He even called Indian languages jewels of our culture, pointing to their power in building a shared national outlook.
A Vision for the Future: Turning Colonial Footprints Into Language Pride
Union Home Minister Amit Shah says he wants India to step away from decades of English rule over language and stand tall in its own tongues. He even joked that someday speaking only English may be seen as carrying a badge of colonial chains. His dream is a country that talks, writes, and governs in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and dozens of other native languages and then turns that confidence outward to guide the world. The government’s current programs back him up; they push schools, offices, and public events to lean less on English and more on India’s rich linguistic history.
Challenges and Controversies: Walking a Tightrope in a Multilingual Nation
Even a noble dream stumbles over real-life politics. Shah’s remarks landed in the middle of an old fight; critics in Tamil Nadu and other states still warn that Hindi is being forced down their throats. New Delhi swears by its three-language plan and says no one must speak Hindi, yet Shah stops short of naming any one link language as the glue. He admits the shift will be messy and slow, but he believes people from Kashmir to Kanyakumari can and will reclaim the voices that history has almost silenced.
Amit Shah linked the push to revive Indian languages with Prime Minister Modi’s Panch Pran—five pledges—for India’s hundredth birthday in 2047. These pledges talk about tossing out colonial leftovers, celebrating our roots, and building a united nation. Shah said backing Indian languages is key to these aims and to making India a top player on the world stage by 2047. He wrapped up by urging people, Once again, with self-respect, we will run our country in our own languages and lead the world too.
