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Assam Assembly Approves Hindi as Official Language
✍️ India Today
🗓 06 Jul 2026, 02:46 AM
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The Assam Assembly has passed a resolution to include Hindi as an official language, while Bodo and Assamese will continue to be used.
The legislative assembly of Assam has officially added Hindi to its list of official languages. This significant decision means that Hindi will now be recognized and utilized alongside existing official languages within the state's administrative framework.
The move ensures that the linguistic diversity of Assam is acknowledged, with Bodo and Assamese languages continuing to hold their status. The legislative assembly's resolution aims to accommodate the use of Hindi in official capacities, reflecting a broader linguistic inclusion.
Further details regarding the implementation and scope of Hindi's official status are expected to be outlined by the state government. The decision marks a notable development in the language policy of Assam.
The move ensures that the linguistic diversity of Assam is acknowledged, with Bodo and Assamese languages continuing to hold their status. The legislative assembly's resolution aims to accommodate the use of Hindi in official capacities, reflecting a broader linguistic inclusion.
Further details regarding the implementation and scope of Hindi's official status are expected to be outlined by the state government. The decision marks a notable development in the language policy of Assam.