When was Hindi removed as national language of India?

The Indian constitution, in 1950, declared Hindi in Devanagari script to be the official language of the union. Unless Parliament decided otherwise, the use of English for official purposes was to cease 15 years after the constitution came into effect, i.e., on 26 January 1965.

Why should English remain the official language of India?

English continues to be an important language in India. It is used in higher education and in some areas of the Indian government. Hindi, the most commonly spoken language in India today, serves as the lingua franca across much of North and Central India.

Why Hindi should be our official language?

Yes – Hindi should be the official language. 1. Indian Constitution – The Indian Constitution states that Hindi should be the official language of India. It should be in Devanagari script. Still, many regions are not ready to accept this fact.

Did Hindi really become the official language of the Indian Union?

A myth has gained currency that Hindi became the official language of the Indian Union by a majority of only one vote. That this is no more than a ‘legend,” based on a controversial vote at one stage in the discussion in the Congress Assembly Party on what numerals to use in Hindi, has been established beyond doubt by Austin, op. cit., pp. 299-300.

How do different states of India identify their own official languages?

Different states of India identify their own official languages through legislation. Hindi is one of the main languages of India and is spoken by around 40\% of the Indian population. In 1950 it was declared that the use of English was to be put to an end, 15 years after the formation of the Constitution (by 26th January 1965).

Why was Hindi not spoken in all parts of India?

However, with the partition of India the cause of Hindustani was lost, though Mahatma Gandhi believed that a language which was spoken by the largest group of people should be adopted. Hindi although spoken by the largest single group of people, was not spoken in all parts of the country.

Why is it so difficult to choose a national language for India?

It is famously said, that in India language changes every few kilometres just like the water. Therefore, unlike the other national symbols the choice of a ‘national language’ for India has been difficult and has witnessed violence and heated debates.