STATE TIMES NEWS
NEW DELHI: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, on Saturday attended the World Hindi Day Conference and Felicitation Ceremony organised by the Vishwa Hindi Parishad in collaboration with the Embassy of Nepal, New Delhi. The event brought together eminent leaders, scholars and cultural figures to celebrate the growing global presence and relevance of the Hindi language.
Several distinguished personalities were present on the occasion, including Murli Manohar Joshi, former Union Minister for Human Resource Development; Sunil Ambekar, Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh; Kirti Vardhan Singh, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and for Environment, Forest and Climate Change; Swami Chidanand Saraswati Maharaj, President, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh; Dr Subhash Chandra, Ram Chandra Jangra and Dr Sangeeta Balwant, Members of Parliament, Rajya Sabha; and Acharya Balakrishna Lakshmiprasad (Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan), National President, World Hindi Council.
Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor expressed happiness at being part of an event that underscored the strength, identity and expanding international footprint of Hindi. He said that Hindi is not merely a language, but a powerful medium that connects people, cultures and emotions across geographical boundaries. He also appreciated the Embassy of Nepal for its commendable role in organising the programme and promoting linguistic and cultural harmony.
Reflecting on the past, Kavinder Gupta noted that for decades Hindi did not receive the recognition it deserved in administration, education and public life, which affected the younger generation’s connection with the language. However, he observed that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, sustained efforts have been made to restore the pride and prominence of Hindi. Its confident use at national and international platforms, promotion in governance and strong presence in digital media reflect a positive transformation.
Highlighting the historic and cultural ties between India and Nepal, the Lt Governor said that the two countries share deep religious, linguistic and cultural bonds, with Hindi playing a significant role in strengthening people-to-people relations. He also spoke about Ladakh as a multilingual and multicultural region, where Hindi serves as an effective link language fostering communication, social cohesion and national unity.
The Lt Governor congratulated Hindi scholars, writers and language enthusiasts, particularly from Nepal, for their contributions to strengthening India-Nepal relations. He expressed hope that such initiatives would continue and help Hindi gain greater global recognition and acceptance.
