Amit Shah Champions Multilingualism Under NEP as Key to India's Cultural Identity

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has linked the promotion of Indian languages to cultural nationalism, framing it as a matter of national pride. Speaking on the occasion, Shah defended the multilingualism provisions enshrined in the National Education Policy (NEP) as essential to India's identity. He argued that linguistic diversity strengthens rather than divides the country, citing Maharashtra as a strong example of a multilingual state. Shah also remarked that it took 80 years to fully restore the glory of Vande Mataram, underscoring the importance of cultural revival. The NEP, he noted, is designed to foster greater familiarity among citizens with India's diverse languages and cultures.