Many languages are spoken in India. Some even have their own literature and grammar. Of these, Hindi is the language spoken in most states of the country. Today i.e. 14th September is celebrated as Hindi Diwas all over the country. Special programs are organized in schools, colleges, offices, and organizations to showcase and highlight the importance of language. Why are Hindi Divas celebrated on this day? What is its connection after today’s date? If you also have such questions in your mind, then let’s try to know the answer.
Let us tell you that after independence, the Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi as the official language on September 14, 1949. Since this day every year, 14 September is celebrated as Hindi Diwas. The Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, discharges many important responsibilities with a view to increasing the progressive use of Hindi in official work.
What is the connection with Jawaharlal Nehru?
The father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi believed that Hindi is the language of the masses. Many historians also say that Bapu was also in favor of making Hindi the national language. However, this has not been possible so far. The first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru announced 14 September to be celebrated as Hindi Diwas. During his tenure, Hindi Divas were celebrated for the first time in the country on 14 September 1953. Let us also tell you that World Hindi Day is celebrated on 10 January.
Interesting facts about Hindi:
- Hindi gets its name from the Persian word Hind, which means “Land of the Indus River”.
- Hindi is considered to be the third most spoken first language in the world.
- Bihar is the first state to adopt Hindi as its official language instead of Urdu.
- Apart from India, Hindi is also widely spoken in Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and other neighboring countries.
