Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu adopted a conciliatory approach amid the ongoing language debate, stating that both Hindi and English have their own importance and should be learned.
"While it is crucial to prioritize the mother tongue, one must also learn Hindi as it is essential for communication in Delhi. Other languages are learned for livelihood... Hindi is the national language, and English is the international language," he explained in the state라이브 바카라 assembly, emphasizing the need for Indians to adapt as they travel abroad for work.
Naidu also pointed out that India does not have a national language, with both Hindi and English being official languages.
"For livelihood, we learn as many languages as necessary, but we should never forget our mother tongue. Language is simply a tool for communication. The more languages we learn, the better," he added.
He further clarified, "Some people mistakenly equate English with knowledge. Language is only for communication; it doesn’t bring knowledge. The best learning happens in one's mother tongue because it is the easiest to grasp, and this is a universal experience."
Naidu's comments come amid growing opposition from the DMK government against the Centre's proposed three-language policy and other contentious issues, which are resonating in southern states.
In an election year, the DMK has pitched them as ruses to establish the domination of the north - through language and culture and politics. This has acquired resonance across the southern states, cutting across political boundaries.
A leader of Naidu's Telugu Desam Party, which is an ally of the BJP, has offered cash rewards and livestock as incentive for having children.
