National Language


 
 
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National Language

National Language: India was multi-religious, multi-cultural and multi- flagiral county. When India became independent, trades felt the need for a common language that could link people of different regions. After long decision, the leaders chose Hindi was not accepted by other regions, especially the south. Therefore, English continues to be used for official purposes.

 There are some reason why English continued to be used in India after Independence:

  • Many members believed that the English language should leave India along with the British rulers.They argued that its place should be taken by Hindi.
  • But those who did not speak Hindi (TT krishnamachari) conveyed a warning on the behalf of the people of the South , some of whom there threatened to separate from India if Hindi was forcefully imposed on them.
  • A compromise was finally arrived that while Hindi would be the official language of India,English would continue to be used in courts, the services and communicators between one state and another.
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