Stressing on the development of Indian languages Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said that both Urdu and Hindi can match influence of western culture and help in taking the society forward. “Urdu and Hindi are like two sisters. An efforts to build bridge between Hindi and Urdu will surely have a negative impact on people who thrive on communal politics”, Yadav said in a function organized by Urdu Academy to to felicitate Urdu writers here on Monday.
Yadav said his government is fully determined to develop Sanskrit, Hindi, Urdu and make them of equal importance like English language. Stating Urdu as sweet and a language that touches hearts CM said that Samajwadi Government is committed to work for the uplift to this language. “The previous Mulayam Singh Yadav had started work in this direction when he started honouring Urdu writers and we are carrying forward that work,” he said.
CM awarded 245 intellectuals of Urdu literature with cash and shield for three fiscal years 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14. Chairman Urdu Academy Dr Nawaz Deobandi said that the academy will start Urdu language lab and e-publishing projects. The academy has also plans to start coaching centers for IAS and PCS aspirants.