In a post on X, he celebrated the enthusiasm surrounding the recent designation of Assamese as a Classical Language, an important recognition of the region’s rich linguistic and cultural heritage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (ANI Photo)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his best wishes to the people of Assam and highlighted the significance of ‘Bhasha Gaurav Saptah’.
In a post on X, he celebrated the enthusiasm surrounding the recent designation of Assamese as a Classical Language, an important recognition of the region’s rich linguistic and cultural heritage.
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The prime minister, responding to a post by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announcing the beginning of Bhasha Gaurav Saptah, a weeklong celebration of Assam’s rich linguistic heritage, today tweeted: “#BhashaGauravSaptah is a noteworthy effort, highlighting people’s enthusiasm on Assamese being conferred Classical Language status. My best wishes. May the programmes planned over the week deepen the connection between people and Assamese culture. I also urge Assamese people outside Assam to participate.”
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The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 3 approved to confer the status of Classical Language to Assamese, Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, and Bengali languages.
The Classical Languages serve as a custodian of Bharat’s profound and ancient cultural heritage, embodying the essence of each community’s historical and cultural milestone.
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