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Hans India
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Those who speak English in India will soon feel ashamed: Shah
New Delhi: Stressing the importance of Indian languages as the soul of the nation's identity, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that the time has come to reclaim India's linguistic heritage and lead the world with pride in native tongues. Speaking at the book launch of 'Main Boond Swayam, Khud Sagar Hoon', authored by former civil servant, IAS Ashutosh Agnihotri, Shah said, 'In this country, those who speak English will soon feel ashamed -- the creation of such a society is not far away. Only those who are determined can bring about change. I believe that the languages of our country are the jewels of our culture. Without our languages, we cease to be truly Indian.' 'To understand our country, our culture, our history, and our religion, no foreign language can suffice. The idea of a complete India cannot be imagined through half-baked foreign languages. I am fully aware of how difficult this battle is, but I am also fully confident that Indian society will win it. Once again, with self-respect, we will run our country in our own languages and lead the world too,' he said. Outlining the 'Panch Pran' (five pledges), coined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shah said that these five pledges have become the resolve of 130 crore people of the country. 'Modi Ji has laid the foundation of the 'Panch Pran' (five pledges) for the Amrit Kaal. Achieving the goal of a developed India, getting rid of every trace of slavery, taking pride in our heritage, staying committed to unity and solidarity, and igniting the spirit of duty in every citizen -- these five pledges have become the resolve of 130 crore people. That is why by 2047, we will be at the pinnacle, and our languages will play a major role in this journey,' Amit Shah said. The Union Home Minister emphasised that a change is needed in the training of administrative officers. 'A radical change is needed in the training of administrative officers... Rarely are they trained to introduce empathy in our system. Maybe because the British era inspired this training model. I believe that if any ruler or administrator rules without empathy, then they cannot achieve the real objective of governance,' Shah said. He also praised literature, saying that it is the soul of our society. 'When our country was consumed in an era of pitch black darkness, even then literature kept the lamps of our religion, freedom, and culture lit. When the government changed, no one opposed it. But whenever someone tried to touch our religion, culture and literature, our society stood against them and defeated them. Literature is the soul of our society,' says Union Home Minister Amit Shah,' he said.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Amit Shah stresses need to promote Indian languages: ‘Those who speak English will soon feel ashamed'
Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday stressed the importance of Indian languages and stated that those who speak English would soon feel ashamed, reported news agency ANI. During the book launch of 'Main Boond Swayam, Khud Sagar Hoon' authored by former civil servant, IAS Ashutosh Agnihotri, Shah said, "In this country, those who speak English will soon feel ashamed - the creation of such a society is not far away. Only those who are determined can bring about change. I believe that the languages of our country are the jewels of our culture. Without our languages, we cease to be truly Indian." Also Read: Government to conduct annual inter-state disaster management drills: Amit Shah Shah stated that foreign languages could not be used to comprehend Indian culture. He said the promotion of Indian languages was key to increasing India's self-respect and would help them in becoming a world leader. Also Read: Census 2027 to include self-enumeration option says Union home ministry He added, 'To understand our country, our culture, our history, and our religion, no foreign language can suffice. The idea of a complete India cannot be imagined through half-baked foreign languages. I am fully aware of how difficult this battle is, but I am also fully confident that Indian society will win it. Once again, with self-respect, we will run our country in our own languages and lead the world too." Shah also highlighted the 'Panch Pran' (five pledges) which were first outlined by PM Modi and stated that these were key to bringing development to India. Also Read: Ahead of assembly polls: Amit Shah's 'Mission Tamil Nadu' 'Modi Ji has laid the foundation of the 'Panch Pran' (five pledges) for the Amrit Kaal. Achieving the goal of a developed India, getting rid of every trace of slavery, taking pride in our heritage, staying committed to unity and solidarity, and igniting the spirit of duty in every citizen - these five pledges have become the resolve of 130 crore people." "That is why by 2047, we will be at the pinnacle, and our languages will play a major role in this journey," he said, as quoted by ANI. Shah's comments come after the BJP-led government has started several initiatives, including education policies, which seek to promote Indian languages.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Those who speak English will soon feel 'ashamed': Home Minister Amit Shah
Amit Shah said that foreign languages cannot truly capture the essence of India's culture, history, or religion New Delhi Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that India is moving towards becoming a society where the use of English would no longer be seen as a marker of pride or status. 'In this country, those who speak English will soon feel ashamed — the creation of such a society is not far away. Only those who are determined can bring about change. I believe that the languages of our country are the jewels of our culture. Without our languages, we cease to be truly Indian,' Shah said, as quoted by ANI. He was speaking at the launch of 'Main Boond Swayam, Khud Sagar Hoon', a book authored by former IAS officer Ashutosh Agnihotri, in Delhi. Shah said that foreign languages are unable to fully express India's civilisation and spiritual roots. 'The idea of a complete India cannot be imagined through half-baked foreign languages. I am fully aware of how difficult this battle is, but I am also fully confident that Indian society will win it. Once again, with self-respect, we will run our country in our own languages and lead the world too,' he said. English is one of the two official languages of India. 'Panch Pran' now a national resolve The Home Minister also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five pledges, known as the 'Panch Pran', saying these have now become the collective will of the nation. 'Modi Ji has laid the foundation of the 'Panch Pran' (five pledges) for the Amrit Kaal. Achieving the goal of a developed India, getting rid of every trace of slavery, taking pride in our heritage, staying committed to unity and solidarity, and igniting the spirit of duty in every citizen — these five pledges have become the resolve of 130 crore people. That is why by 2047, we will be at the pinnacle, and our languages will play a major role in this journey,' Shah said. Amit Shah calls for civil services reform Amit Shah also said that India's administrative services require a radical transformation, and that the current training model lacks focus on empathy and service. 'A radical change is needed in the training of administrative officers... Rarely are they trained to introduce empathy in our system. Maybe because the British era inspired this training model. I believe that if any ruler or administrator rules without empathy, then they cannot achieve the real objective of governance...' he said.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Amit Shah says those who speak English in India will soon feel ashamed
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday (June 19, 2025) that those who speak English in India would 'soon feel ashamed' and that the creation of such a society was not far away. He added that without Indian languages, 'we cease to be truly Indian'. Speaking at the book launch of Main Boond Swayam, Khud Sagar Hoon, authored by former IAS officer Ashutosh Agnihotri, Mr. Shah said, 'In this country, those who speak English will soon feel ashamed — the creation of such a society is not far away. Only those who are determined can bring about change. 'I believe that the languages of our country are the jewels of our culture. Without our languages, we cease to be truly Indian.' Will run India in own languages: Shah 'To understand our country, our culture, our history, and our religion, no foreign language can suffice. The idea of a complete India cannot be imagined through half-baked foreign languages. I am fully aware of how difficult this battle is, but I am also fully confident that Indian society will win it. Once again, with self-respect, we will run our country in our own languages and lead the world too,' he said. OPINION | Shed the myopia, refocus on the relevance of English Outlining the 'Panch Pran' (five pledges), coined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mr. Shah said that these five pledges have become the resolve of 130 crore people of the country. 'Modiji has laid the foundation of the 'Panch Pran' (five pledges) for the Amrit Kaal. Achieving the goal of a developed India, getting rid of every trace of slavery, taking pride in our heritage, staying committed to unity and solidarity, and igniting the spirit of duty in every citizen — these five pledges have become the resolve of 130 crore people. That is why by 2047, we will be at the pinnacle, and our languages will play a major role in this journey,' Amit Shah said. Change needed in training administrative officers: Shah Speaking on the book authored by former civil servant, IAS Ashutosh Agnihotri, the Union Home Minister emphasised that a change is needed in the training of administrative officers. 'A radical change is needed in the training of administrative officers... Rarely are they trained to introduce empathy in our system. Maybe because the British era inspired this training model. I believe that if any ruler or administrator rules without empathy, then they cannot achieve the real objective of governance,' Mr. Shah said. He also praised literature, saying that it is the soul of our society. 'When our country was consumed in an era of pitch black darkness, even then literature kept the lamps of our religion, freedom, and culture lit. When the government changed, no one opposed it. But whenever someone tried to touch our religion, culture and literature, our society stood against them and defeated them. Literature is the soul of our society,' said Mr. Shah.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
End of English raj? Amit Shah says English speakers will soon feel ashamed, the days are not very far
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday emphasized the importance of reclaiming India's linguistic and cultural identity , stating that native languages should take precedence over foreign ones in national life. He made these remarks during the launch of Main Boond Swayam, Khud Sagar Hoon, a book by former IAS officer Ashutosh Agnihotri. 'In this country, those who speak English will soon feel ashamed — the creation of such a society is not far away. Only those who are determined can bring about change. I believe that the languages of our country are the jewels of our culture. Without our languages, we cease to be truly Indian,' Shah said as quoted by TOI . No foreign language can adequately convey the essence of our culture, history, or religion. He described this shift as a difficult but necessary effort, asserting that Indian society has the resolve to succeed. He envisioned a future where India conducts its affairs in native languages with pride and leads the world through cultural self-confidence. Shah called for a shift away from the influences of colonial rule and advocated for a society in which Indian languages are held in higher regard than English. He expressed confidence that a time will come when those prioritizing foreign languages will feel out of place in Indian society. PM Modi Panch Pran initiative Shah also reiterated the importance of the 'Panch Pran' or five pledges outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of India's vision for its 100th year of independence in 2047. These pledges include developing India into a fully modern nation, eradicating traces of colonialism, taking pride in cultural heritage, ensuring national unity, and instilling a sense of civic duty. Live Events 'These pledges have become the shared commitment of 130 crore Indians. By 2047, we will be at the forefront globally, and our languages will be integral to that journey,' he stated. Amit Shah bats for empathy in administrative training Addressing administrative practices, Shah highlighted the need to reform the training of civil servants. He argued that current models are still rooted in colonial frameworks and fail to prioritize empathy in governance. 'There is a serious need to instill empathy in administrative training. Without it, governance cannot truly serve the people,' he said. Literature keeps the flame of religion alive On the role of literature, Shah described it as the sustaining force of Indian identity during periods of historical adversity. He noted that while political regimes changed over time, any threats to religion, culture, or literature were consistently met with public resistance. 'Even in the darkest times, literature kept alive the flame of our culture, religion, and freedom. It is the soul of our society,' he concluded. (With inputs for TOI)
