PM Modi, HM Amit Shah greet the Nation on Hindi Diwas

Hindi Diwas is observed every year on 14 September to mark the adoption of Hindi as one of the official languages of the union of India in 1949.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended his greetings to the Nation on the occasion of Hindi Diwas. He said that we should nurture not just Hindi but all other Indian languages as messenger of our cultural and civilisational values, reports Dynamite News correspondent.

PM Modi said in a message on social media platform X that Hindi is more than just a means of communication. It is a "living heritage" reflective of identity and traditions of India.

Prime Minister Modi wrote an X in Hindi, “Hindi is not merely a medium of communication but a vibrant repository of our identity and values. On Hindi Diwas, let us collectively resolve to enrich all Indian languages, including Hindi, and pass them on to future generations with pride. The growing global recognition of Hindi is a matter of pride and inspiration for all of us.”

आप सभी को हिंदी दिवस की अनंत शुभकामनाएँ। हिंदी केवल संवाद का माध्यम नहीं, बल्कि हमारी पहचान और संस्कारों की जीवंत धरोहर है। इस अवसर पर आइए, हम सब मिलकर हिंदी सहित सभी भारतीय भाषाओं को समृद्ध बनाने और उन्हें आने वाली पीढ़ियों तक गर्व के साथ पहुँचाने का संकल्प लें। विश्व पटल पर…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 14, 2025

Home Minister Amit Shah conveyed his greetings on the occasion of Hindi Diwas. He said that all the Indian languages play a role in preserving our cultural heritage. He also highlighted the growing importance of Hindi in technology, governance, and global engagement.

Amit Shah said, "Our goal is to ensure that Hindi and other Indian languages become not just a medium of communication but the cornerstone of technology, science, justice, education, and administration. In this era of Digital India, e-Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, we are developing Indian languages as future capable, relevant and a driving force in making India a leader in global technological competition."

Hindi Diwas is observed every year on 14 September to mark the adoption of Hindi as one of the official languages of the union of India in 1949.

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