“I Learned Hindi to Question Modi, But It Should Not Be Imposed,” Says Telangana CM Criticizing the Center
Hyderabad, 8 March – (www.deccanlive.com): Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy accused the central government of removing the Telugu language from civil service exams, calling it a sign of neglect towards regional languages.
He clarified that he is not against Hindi but against its imposition. Reddy said, “I learned Hindi and I am speaking it today, but Telugu is the second most spoken language. It also deserves efforts for its promotion.”
The controversy started when BJP was accused of pushing Hindi in South India. Reddy emphasized the need to respect linguistic diversity and give regional languages equal opportunities. His remarks have sparked a debate on social media, with people both supporting and criticizing his stance on language policy.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy accused the central government of removing the Telugu language from civil service exams, calling it a sign of negligence towards regional languages.
He clarified that he is not against Hindi but against its imposition. Reddy stated, “I learned Hindi and I am speaking it today, but Telugu is the second most spoken language. It also deserves efforts for its promotion.”
This controversy began when BJP was accused of pushing Hindi in South India. Reddy emphasized the need to respect linguistic diversity and give regional languages equal opportunities. His remarks have sparked social media debates, with people both supporting and criticizing his views on language policy.
