Published: 12 September 2025Business StandardPolitics
Amit Shah Greets Nation on Hindi Diwas; Urges Respect for All Indian Languages
Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended Hindi Diwas greetings on September 14, 2025, urging all citizens to respect every Indian language while embracing Hindi as a unifying thread. He stated that 'Indian languages are pillars of our cultural unity' and called for moving towards a self-reliant, self-confident and developed country.
Hindi Diwas, celebrated on September 14, commemorates the adoption of Hindi as an official language on September 14, 1949, under Article 343 of the Constitution. The Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi written in the Devanagari script. Hindi is the most spoken language in India with over 52 crore native speakers and is among the top three most-spoken languages globally.
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Hindi Diwas is celebrated on September 14 to mark which event?
Explanation · Correct answer BHindi Diwas commemorates the adoption of Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language on September 14, 1949, under Article 343 of the Constitution. The first Hindi Diwas was celebrated in 1953.
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What did Amit Shah say on the eve of Hindi Diwas 2025?
**Hindi Diwas celebrated on September 14 commemorates adoption of Hindi as official language on September 14, 1949 under Article 343 of the Constitution**. Home Minister Amit Shah greeted the nation on Hindi Diwas and urged respect and promotion of all Indian languages.
When is Hindi Diwas celebrated and why?
**Hindi Diwas is celebrated on September 14** every year to mark the adoption of Hindi as an official language of India in 1949. **Hindi adopted in Devanagari script by the Constituent Assembly**.
What is the constitutional status of Hindi as India's official language?
**Hindi is one of India's two official languages** (along with English) under Article 343 of the Constitution. **Hindi is the most spoken language in India with over 52 crore native speakers and among top three globally**.
How many people speak Hindi as their first language in India?
**Union HM Amit Shah called Indian languages 'pillars of cultural unity' and urged embracing Hindi as a unifying thread**. Hindi is spoken by approximately **52% of India's population**, making it the most widely spoken Indian language.
Why does Amit Shah emphasise respecting all Indian languages on Hindi Diwas?
**Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended Hindi Diwas greetings on September 13, 2025, urging all citizens to respect every Indian language while embracing Hindi a**. Amit Shah's message recognises India's multilingual identity and that Hindi Diwas should celebrate all Indian languages, not just Hindi.
