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Nagaland Governor Urges Hindi Promotion While Protecting Indigenous Languages
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 11:41 PM
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The Governor of Nagaland emphasized the need to promote Hindi while ensuring the preservation of indigenous languages spoken in the state.
The Governor of Nagaland has highlighted the importance of promoting the Hindi language across the state while simultaneously safeguarding the rich heritage of indigenous languages. The remarks underline a balanced approach toward linguistic integration and cultural preservation.
According to the Governor, Hindi can serve as a unifying medium of communication, helping connect the people of Nagaland with the rest of the country. At the same time, he stressed that the unique linguistic identity of the Naga people must not be compromised.
The Governor's statement reflects an ongoing effort to encourage multilingualism in the northeastern region, where numerous tribal languages face the risk of decline. The emphasis on protecting native tongues alongside Hindi promotion is seen as a step toward inclusive development.
According to the Governor, Hindi can serve as a unifying medium of communication, helping connect the people of Nagaland with the rest of the country. At the same time, he stressed that the unique linguistic identity of the Naga people must not be compromised.
The Governor's statement reflects an ongoing effort to encourage multilingualism in the northeastern region, where numerous tribal languages face the risk of decline. The emphasis on protecting native tongues alongside Hindi promotion is seen as a step toward inclusive development.