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Politics
Nagaland Governor urges promotion of Hindi alongside tribal languages
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🗓 27 Sep 2026, 02:32 PM
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Governor Nand Kishore Yadav has called for the promotion of Hindi in Nagaland while preserving the state's indigenous languages, stressing the need for linguistic harmony.
Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav publicly advocated for the simultaneous promotion of Hindi and the state's indigenous languages. In his statement, the governor highlighted the importance of fostering multilingual competence to strengthen cultural integration and national unity.
He emphasized that encouraging Hindi should not come at the expense of Nagaland's rich linguistic heritage, which includes several tribal dialects spoken across the region. The governor urged educational institutions and community groups to incorporate Hindi learning while continuing to nurture local languages.
The call reflects ongoing discussions in the North‑East about language policy and the role of Hindi as a link language. Officials in the state are expected to consider the governor's suggestions in future language planning initiatives.
Stakeholders, including language scholars and tribal leaders, have been invited to dialogue on how best to balance Hindi promotion with the preservation of indigenous tongues, ensuring that both objectives complement each other.
The governor's appeal comes at a time when the central government is encouraging greater use of Hindi nationwide, while also recognizing the constitutional protection of regional languages.
He emphasized that encouraging Hindi should not come at the expense of Nagaland's rich linguistic heritage, which includes several tribal dialects spoken across the region. The governor urged educational institutions and community groups to incorporate Hindi learning while continuing to nurture local languages.
The call reflects ongoing discussions in the North‑East about language policy and the role of Hindi as a link language. Officials in the state are expected to consider the governor's suggestions in future language planning initiatives.
Stakeholders, including language scholars and tribal leaders, have been invited to dialogue on how best to balance Hindi promotion with the preservation of indigenous tongues, ensuring that both objectives complement each other.
The governor's appeal comes at a time when the central government is encouraging greater use of Hindi nationwide, while also recognizing the constitutional protection of regional languages.