In a programmeme organised on the occasion of Hindi Diwas at Project Building, Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Thursday said that only Hindi is capable of linking India. “It is the symbol of Indian unity and integrity. Nations sticking fast to their language and culture prosper and protect their heritage and values,” Das added.
The CM said that Hindi is growing and it has emerged the fourth most spoken language in the world. Referring to Mahatma Gandhi, he said that the position of Hindi is above all. It has been a link and common language since Independence. We should be proud of our language.
Das said that the state government has given priority to regional languages apart from Hindi. These languages have been included in state level exams. Any attempt to profane our culture will be defied, he said.
The CM felicitated the winners of ‘laghu Katha’ (short story) and essay competition. A total number of 212 entries were received. Ashutosh Kumar Choudhary of Kharsawan was given the first prize for his essay on GST. Menakshi Kumari and Shubham Priya of Godda received the same marks for their ‘laghu Katha’.
Ashok Priyadarshi and other laureates of Hindi were felicitated by the CM. State Election Commissioner NN Pandey, Principal Secretary to CM, Sanjay Kumar, Personnel Department Principal Secretary Nidhi Khare and other officers were present on this occasion.