Mumbai :- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Maharashtra President Chandrashekhar Bawankule clarified that Hindi is not India’s national language but one of its official languages. His statement came after a recent controversy where he mistakenly referred to Hindi as the “national language.”
Bawankule acknowledged the error and emphasized that India does not have a national language, as per the Constitution. “Hindi is an official language, along with others, but calling it a national language was a mistake,” he said.
The clarification comes amid ongoing debates over language politics in India, where Hindi’s prominence often sparks discussions on linguistic diversity. The Indian Constitution recognizes 22 official languages, with Hindi and English serving as the central government’s primary administrative languages.
Political leaders and language activists have often stressed the importance of preserving regional languages while promoting Hindi as a unifying language. Bawankule’s statement reinforces the constitutional position, aiming to avoid further misunderstandings on the sensitive issue.
The BJP has previously advocated for Hindi’s wider use but maintains that regional languages must also be respected. This clarification is seen as an effort to balance linguistic unity with India’s diverse cultural heritage.
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