Guwahati, Oct 4: The Central authorities has formally recognised Assamese as a classical language, together with 4 others, highlighting the nation’s linguistic range.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cupboard permitted the addition of Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Pali, and Prakrit to the distinguished class of classical languages on Thursday.
Taking to X, PM Modi expressed his immense delight relating to the choice. “Our Authorities cherishes and celebrates India’s wealthy historical past and tradition. We now have additionally been unwavering in our dedication to popularising regional languages. I’m extraordinarily glad the Cupboard has determined that Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Pali and Prakrit will probably be conferred the standing of Classical Languages! Every of them are lovely languages, highlighting our vibrant range,” he stated.
Our Authorities cherishes and celebrates India’s wealthy historical past and tradition. We now have additionally been unwavering in our dedication to popularising regional languages.
I’m extraordinarily glad the Cupboard has determined that Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Pali and Prakrit will probably be conferred the…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 3, 2024
PM Modi additionally highlighted that Assamese tradition has thrived for hundreds of years and contributed to a wealthy literary custom. “I’m immensely delighted that Assamese will now get the standing of a Classical Language after this was permitted by the Union Cupboard. Assamese tradition has thrived for hundreds of years, and it has given us a wealthy literary custom. Might this language proceed to grow to be much more fashionable within the instances to come back. My congratulations,” he wrote on X.
I’m immensely delighted that Assamese will now get the standing of a Classical Language after this was permitted by the Union Cupboard. Assamese tradition has thrived for hundreds of years, and it has given us a wealthy literary custom. Might this language proceed to grow to be much more fashionable…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 3, 2024
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma additionally expressed his elation, calling it “one of many happiest days in my life.” He stated the choice will assist to raised protect the Assamese language that not solely unites the society but in addition types an unbroken hyperlink to the traditional knowledge of Assam’s saints, thinkers, writers and philosophers. He additional pressured that the popularity represents the distinctive civilisational roots of Assam that has withstood the take a look at of time.
“On behalf of the individuals of Assam, I prolong my gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji and the whole Union Cupboard for the historic choice to accord Assamese the standing of Classical Language. Assamese joins a choose group of languages to get pleasure from this standing. This exemplifies the distinctive civilisational roots of Assam that has withstood the take a look at of time. With at this time’s choice we will be capable to higher protect our beloved mom tongue, that not solely unites our society but in addition types an unbroken hyperlink to the traditional knowledge of Assam’s saints, thinkers, writers and philosophers. Given the sacrifices our technology has made to guard the Assamese language and tradition, at this time is without doubt one of the happiest days in my life. As soon as once more my heartfelt because of Adarniya Modi Ji, for his relentless efforts to safe Bharat’s Heritage,” he wrote on his deal with on X.
ASSAMESE IS NOW A CLASSICAL LANGUAGE
On behalf of the individuals of Assam, I prolong my gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji and the whole Union Cupboard for the historic choice to accord Assamese the standing of Classical Language. Assamese joins a choose group… pic.twitter.com/bIsMRfU0NB
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) October 3, 2024
The newly categorized languages be part of six others already recognised as classical: Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Odia.
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