MP John Brittas Protests Over 'Hindi-Only' Government Replies

CPI(M) MP John Brittas protested against receiving 'Hindi-only' replies from the Union Government, claiming it breaches statutory language provisions. He argues this practice hinders parliament members from non-Hindi-speaking regions. Brittas responded in Malayalam to signify his disagreement, highlighting the issue's impact on southern MPs.

CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas has raised objections to the Union Government's practice of issuing 'Hindi-only' replies to parliamentary queries, arguing it contravenes language provisions and hinders non-Hindi-speaking MPs' effectiveness.

In a protest move, Brittas penned a letter in Malayalam to Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh, after receiving replies in Hindi, contrary to the norm of using English for communication with southern state MPs.

Brittas highlighted this concern on social media, sharing correspondence exchanged with Singh, and criticized the breach in language policy provisioned under the Official Languages Act, 1963.

(With inputs from agencies.)