Sanskrit Simultaneous Interpretation Sparks Debate in Lok Sabha
DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran criticized the use of taxpayers' money for Sanskrit interpretation in Lok Sabha, citing RSS ideology, but Speaker Om Birla defended the inclusion, emphasizing Sanskrit's status as a primary Indian language. Birla announced six additional languages for interpretation services in the House.
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DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran on Tuesday voiced his discontent over taxpayers' money being allocated for Sanskrit interpretation in Lok Sabha proceedings, accusing it of reflecting RSS ideology. His remarks triggered a firm rebuttal from Speaker Om Birla, who upheld Sanskrit as India's primary language.
Speaker Birla clarified that interpretation services were not exclusive to Sanskrit but extended to other recognized languages. Following the Question Hour, Birla announced the addition of six more languages, namely Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Sanskrit, and Urdu, for simultaneous interpretation.
Despite Maran's objection to Sanskrit, citing its limited use per the 2011 census, Birla highlighted that Parliament recognizes 22 languages for interpretation, including Hindi and Sanskrit, stressing the cultural significance of Sanskrit in Bharat.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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