Hindi a language of national integration, says Yogi Adityanath

Underscoring Hindi’s role as a unifying force, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday emphasized its power to connect people across India. Speaking at the ‘Samvadi Gorakhpur’ event organized by a prominent media group, CM Adityanath highlighted the historical role of Hindi in promoting national unity and called for its continued promotion in the digital age.

In his keynote speech, CM Adityanath noted that Hindi had played a pivotal role during India’s freedom movement, serving as a common medium of communication, uniting the country’s cultural and linguistic diversity. “Hindi emerged as a language of the heart,” he said, “capable of connecting people from north to south, from east to west.”

The Chief Minister also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to establish Hindi as the language of dialogue, not only in India but also on the global stage. He cited the recent G-20 Summit in India, where Hindi was used as the official language, showing the world India’s cultural pride and linguistic heritage.

CM Yogi reflected on the role of the media in India’s independence struggle, referring to it as the “fourth pillar” of democracy. He spoke about influential publications like Swaraj, Rashtradharma and Dharmayug which connected with the masses and the contributions of poets and writers who fueled patriotic sentiments. He cited figures like Ram Prasad Bismil, Shyam Narayan Pandey, Subhadra Kumari Chauhan and Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, noting how their words celebrated Indian heroes and inspired the nation’s freedom struggle.

Highlighting the vision of an autonomous India, CM Yogi supported the Prime Minister’s One District, One Product (ODOP) initiative, which supports artisans in UP. Through ODOP, skilled artisans have exported products worth over ₹2 lakh crore annually, boosting the economy and elevating local craftsmanship.

Underscoring the importance of Hindi in modern India, CM Yogi called for better digital integration and promotion of the language, linking it to India’s goal of self-reliance. He expressed confidence that valuing Hindi along with India’s cultural and artisanal heritage will pave the way for a stronger future.