Speaking at the ‘Samvaadi Delhi Utsav – of Expression’ organised by a media institute at Miranda House College, the Chief Minister highlighted the capital’s development, vision, and its linguistic and cultural dimensions.
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday urged the citizens to stay connected to their mother tongue and culture, stressing the responsibility of preserving and promoting the cultural and linguistic heritage of our nation.
Speaking at the ‘Samvaadi Delhi Utsav – of Expression’ organised by a media institute at Miranda House College, the Chief Minister highlighted the capital’s development, vision, and its linguistic and cultural dimensions.
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She stated that we must take pride in our language and culture and should never consider them inferior. Gupta described Hindi as the language of our land and our hearts, noting that expressing oneself in one’s mother tongue brings a joy unmatched by any other language.
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The Chief Minister drew attention to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s speech in Hindi at the United Nations, highlighting Hindi’s growing recognition worldwide. She also praised initiatives like those by the Uttarakhand community, which is teaching children regional languages such as Garhwali and Kumaoni, describing them as inspiring examples of staying connected to one’s mother tongue and culture.
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