Move to use Hindi is an act of linguistic assertion: Goa Guv

December 05, 2014 14:17

Goa Governor Mridula Sinha today said that the use of the Hindi language at administrative levels is a welcome step and should be seen as an expression of linguistic and cultural assertion.

Addressing the delegates at fifth Goa Arts and Literature Festival, Sinha supported the decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has emphasised the use of Hindi at all levels of government functioning.

"This decision is an act of cultural and linguistic assertion, which is a welcome step for the country," she said delivering a lecture on "Changing India: The Role of Hindi."

"Such a decision was taken (to use Hindi) because thePM wanted to keep India alive in foreign countries," she said, adding "this needs huge courage".

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