UP leaders greet people on Hindi Diwas, say respect for Hindi is respect for nation
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other state leaders celebrated Hindi Diwas by emphasizing the language's role in national unity and cultural identity. The day commemorates the adoption of Hindi as an official language in 1949.
Why it matters
Hindi Diwas highlights the ongoing political and cultural emphasis on linguistic nationalism in India, reflecting the government's focus on promoting Hindi as a unifying force.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other leaders from the State on Monday (September 14, 2026) greeted the people on Hindi Diwas, noting that Hindi was a powerful expression of India's cultural consciousness and national unity.
Hindi Diwas is celebrated every year on September 14 to mark the adoption of Hindi as an official language by the Constituent Assembly on September 14, 1949.
In a post on X in Hindi, Mr. Adityanath said, "Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all Hindi enthusiasts and residents of the state on Hindi Diwas. Hindi is a powerful expression of our cultural consciousness, national unity, and Indian identity. Let us all come together and resolve to honour, promote, and widely use the Hindi language." Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak also extended greetings on the occasion.
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