Kerala CM Accuses Centre of Forcing Hindi at National NCW Workshop
· India · Indian Express, Hindustan Times
Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan accused the Centre of intimidating delegates from non-Hindi-speaking states at a National Commission for Women (NCW) workshop in Faridabad, calling it a violation of India’s constitutional compact. Eight UDF legislators from Kerala boycotted the two-day workshop on gender-responsive governance, protesting the exclusive use of Hindi. Satheesan criticized the Centre for allegedly forcing Hindi at national forums, emphasizing the importance of linguistic diversity in India’s federal structure. The NCW workshop, part of the ‘She is a Changemaker’ initiative, saw participation from over 100 women legislators across the country. The controversy follows broader debates over linguistic uniformity in national institutions.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights tensions between linguistic diversity and national integration, potentially affecting participation in government-led initiatives by non-Hindi-speaking states. It also reflects broader concerns about the role of Hindi in federal institutions and the accommodation of regional languages in national forums.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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