Common language?

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First, Indians are ultra united by many layers of dozens and dozens of factors.

The issue of language is not new in India. Since the time of independence, there have been people who wanted one or other languages to be supported. Those in the Northern part of India speak Hindi in several accents. They are nearly 40%. In a way, they form the majority. But then it's different. They speak in so many accents such as Bagheli, Bundeli, Bhojpuri, Rajasthani and so on.

Those in the southern and Northeastern states have native languages. The factor of accent also exists there. Those in Maharashtra speak Marathi differently in different regions of the state. Also, there are several tribes that live in India and they have their own language!

India recognizes 22 official languages. There are more than 150 languages that are spoken by more than a million speakers.

Now the question of a common language comes up because some of the politicians and other persons feel that we need a language that defines us. They want it so that the barrier of language can be worked out. They think that a common language can unite us more and that it could another layer of unity and further strengthen it. That's when the controversy comes. What would be that common language? Should there be a common language?

Frankly, the forceful way the current regime has been passing bills in the parliament because of their majority has changed a number of things. Nothing can be said about what could be passed and whatnot. Some people of the government want Hindi to be the common language. Be noteful of it, it's not the demand of the people. They are quite busy in their day to day life and life problems. Last time as the matter came up in news, it met with protests. It won't be easy. But, it may be possible for English. It has a meager chance since it's not the language of the country. It is a gift from the Britishers. It is part of our curriculum, offices and so on. Again, not more than 10% of Indians could speak in English.

So there is uncertainty. As far as I think of it, it is said that there is unity in diversity in India. We don't need a common language! I love it this way. I would better learn as many regional languages as possible. As per the experts, knowing multiple languages enhance our mind horizon.


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