Diplomat Correspondent
New Delhi: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today attended the World Hindi Day Conference and Felicitation Ceremony organised by the Vishwa Hindi Parishad in collaboration with the Embassy of Nepal, in New Delhi.
On the occasion, Murli Manohar Joshi, former Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Government of India; 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, Government of India; Swami Chidanand Saraswati Maharaj, President, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh; Dr Subhash Chandra, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha; Shri Ram Chandra Jangra, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha; Dr Sangeeta Balwant, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha; and Acharya Balakrishna Lakshmiprasad (Padma Shri Padma Bhushan), National President, World Hindi Council, were present.
Addressing the gathering, the Lt Governor expressed happiness over being part of an event that highlighted the strength, identity and growing global presence of the Hindi language.
The Lt Governor said that Hindi today is not merely a language but a powerful medium that connects people, cultures, and emotions beyond geographical boundaries. He appreciated the Embassy of Nepal, New Delhi, for its commendable role in successfully organising the programme and promoting linguistic and cultural harmony.
Referring to the past, Kavinder Gupta observed that for several decades Hindi did not receive the recognition it deserved in administration, education and public life, which also affected the connection of the younger generation with the language. However, he noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, serious and sustained efforts have been made to restore the pride and prominence of Hindi.
The confident use of Hindi at national and international platforms, its promotion in governance, and its strong presence in digital media reflect a positive and encouraging transformation.
Highlighting the deep-rooted and historic ties between India and Nepal, the Lt Governor said that the two nations share close religious, cultural and linguistic bonds. Hindi has played a significant role in strengthening people-to-people relations between the two countries over the years.
He added that shared traditions, literary heritage and cultural exchanges have continuously reinforced mutual understanding and friendship.
Kavinder Gupta also spoke about Ladakh as a multilingual and multicultural region, where the importance of language is deeply understood.
He said that Hindi serves as an effective link language in Ladakh, fostering communication, social cohesion and national unity. Emphasising the need of the hour, he called for greater use of Hindi in education, administration and digital platforms so that the youth remain connected with the language and contribute to its growth.
The Lt Governor congratulated Hindi scholars, writers and language enthusiasts, especially from Nepal, for their valuable contribution in strengthening India–Nepal relations through Hindi.
He remarked that World Hindi Day serves as an important reminder of India’s rich linguistic heritage and cultural identity.
Appreciating all those associated with the event, Kavinder Gupta expressed hope that such initiatives would continue in the future and help Hindi gain greater recognition and acceptance at the global level.DD
