Arun Kumar Advocates for Hindi as Common National Language Amidst Controversy

RSS functionary Arun Kumar urged for Hindi to be promoted as a common national language, amidst criticism from Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on language imposition. At the ABP Network's Ideas of India Summit 2025, Kumar stated that all Indian languages are national languages and addressed concerns about language disputes.

RSS functionary Arun Kumar has reignited the language debate by advocating for Hindi to progressively become a common national language. His statements at the ABP Network's Ideas of India Summit 2025 arrive against the backdrop of ongoing criticism from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, who has accused the government of imposing Hindi.

Emphasizing India's linguistic diversity, Kumar noted that all languages spoken in the country hold national status, but argued for the need for a unified national language for administrative ease. He dismissed regional opposition to Hindi, highlighting the substantial number of Hindi learners in Tamil Nadu.

Kumar's comments seek to address broader concerns over language policy and minority treatment in India, contrasting it with the situations in Pakistan and Bangladesh. He reiterated that India's inclusive ethos differs significantly from its neighbors, advocating for natural, rather than enforced, promotion of Hindi.

(With inputs from agencies.)